Joe Burns, Marcus Harris fail to fire ahead of first Test against India, Mitchell Starc returns to Australia squad

Joe Burns and Marcus Harris have failed to impress with the bat in their final hit-out before the first Test against India, both being dismissed cheaply in Australia A’s second innings against the tourists at the SCG.

But in positive news for Australia four days out from the Adelaide day-night Test, the home side will welcome back fast bowler Mitchell Starc who was granted compassionate leave last week.

Burns, who opened the batting in every Test for Australia last domestic season, was out for 1 on the final day of the pink-ball tour…