<p>Fast-rising star Cameron Green plundered a century but the pair tipped to open for Australia in the first Test against India both failed in a warm-up against the tourists Monday.</p>.<p>All-rounder Green has been in sizzling form with the bat and his unbeaten 114 against a quality India A attack featuring Ravi Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav left selectors with plenty to ponder.</p>.<p>Coach Justin Langer has previously suggested that Matthew Wade and Travis Head will keep their spots at No. 6 and No. 5 respectively for the opening Test, which begins on Dec. 17 in Adelaide.</p>.<p>However, 21-year-old Green, recently described by Greg Chappell as the best he had seen since Ricky Ponting, keeps knocking on the door, steering Australia A to 286 for eight on day two of the three-day game.</p>.<p>India declared their first innings on 247 for nine, with Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane adding another nine runs to his overnight 108.</p>.<p>In contrast, fellow young prospect Will Pucovski and veteran Joe Burns, in line to form Australia's top order in Adelaide after David Warner suffered a groin strain, both flopped.</p>.<p>The injury has transformed the pair from rivals competing for a place alongside Warner into likely opening partners, but neither impressed against the new ball in Sydney.</p>.<p>Pucovski made one from 23 balls before mishitting straight to fielder Shubman Gill, while Burns departed on four after nicking to wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha.</p>.<p>Fast bowler Umesh Yadav claimed both wickets to press for inclusion in India's pace attack for the four-Test series.</p>.<p>The lack of chemistry between them will be a concern for Australia's selectors but the options are limited without Warner.</p>.<p>Burns, 30, an experienced Test batsman who formed a formidable partnership with Warner last year, has struggled in domestic cricket recently, scoring just 57 runs in five Sheffield Shield innings.</p>.<p>Pucovski has been prolific domestically, snaring back-to-back double centuries for Victoria but is unproven at the Test level.</p>.<p>Barring a late inclusion for former opener Marcus Harris, who made 35 Monday coming in at first drop, the other option to open the batting in the Test squad is Marnus Labuschagne.</p>
<p>Fast-rising star Cameron Green plundered a century but the pair tipped to open for Australia in the first Test against India both failed in a warm-up against the tourists Monday.</p>.<p>All-rounder Green has been in sizzling form with the bat and his unbeaten 114 against a quality India A attack featuring Ravi Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav left selectors with plenty to ponder.</p>.<p>Coach Justin Langer has previously suggested that Matthew Wade and Travis Head will keep their spots at No. 6 and No. 5 respectively for the opening Test, which begins on Dec. 17 in Adelaide.</p>.<p>However, 21-year-old Green, recently described by Greg Chappell as the best he had seen since Ricky Ponting, keeps knocking on the door, steering Australia A to 286 for eight on day two of the three-day game.</p>.<p>India declared their first innings on 247 for nine, with Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane adding another nine runs to his overnight 108.</p>.<p>In contrast, fellow young prospect Will Pucovski and veteran Joe Burns, in line to form Australia's top order in Adelaide after David Warner suffered a groin strain, both flopped.</p>.<p>The injury has transformed the pair from rivals competing for a place alongside Warner into likely opening partners, but neither impressed against the new ball in Sydney.</p>.<p>Pucovski made one from 23 balls before mishitting straight to fielder Shubman Gill, while Burns departed on four after nicking to wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha.</p>.<p>Fast bowler Umesh Yadav claimed both wickets to press for inclusion in India's pace attack for the four-Test series.</p>.<p>The lack of chemistry between them will be a concern for Australia's selectors but the options are limited without Warner.</p>.<p>Burns, 30, an experienced Test batsman who formed a formidable partnership with Warner last year, has struggled in domestic cricket recently, scoring just 57 runs in five Sheffield Shield innings.</p>.<p>Pucovski has been prolific domestically, snaring back-to-back double centuries for Victoria but is unproven at the Test level.</p>.<p>Barring a late inclusion for former opener Marcus Harris, who made 35 Monday coming in at first drop, the other option to open the batting in the Test squad is Marnus Labuschagne.</p>