Ed Cowan will make his Test debut for Australia during the Boxing Day match against India.

The 29-year-old has scored four centuries in his last four outings with his club side Tasmania.

Pace-bowler Ben Hilfenhaus and batsman Shaun Marsh have also been named in the Wallabies' starting lineup.

The first Test will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Written by
Liam Apicella