Australia v India: The six key players that can turn the first Test in Adelaide

THE PACEMEN

Mitchell Johnson (Australia)

India say they aren’t scared of Johnson, but there’s no doubt they’ll be wary of the paceman if he begins to fire.

The ICC Test cricketer of the Year is a proven match-winner.

Ishant Sharma (India)

In absence of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sharma will have an added workload.

Sharma will lead a relatively inexperienced pace attack, but he needs to lead from the front.