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Captain Michael Clarke will lead Australia in the first cricket test against India, while Phillip Hughes has been named honorary 13th man.

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Michael Clarke will lead Australia in the first cricket test against India in Adelaide.

Clarke hasn't played since last month when he suffered a hamstring injury.

Fast-bowler Mitchell Johnson says it's a huge boost in the wake of Phillip Hughes' tragic loss.

SOUNDBITE: Mitchell Johnson, Australia bowler

"It's really nice to have him back. He is a strong captain and we need him out there in this tough series."

Hughes has been named as honorary 13th man.

A tribute will be held before the match and his test number of 408 will be worn underneath the crest of every player's shirt.

SOUNDBITE: Mitchell Johnson, Australia bowler

"It's going to be an emotional morning and probably looking at it from our first little part of the game I guess, you know for me going out there and bowling, the first spell might be the most difficult, then might just get into the game a bit more. But I think mentally, you know, we've had a few training sessions, you know, the vibe is good, everyone's really keen to get out there and play some cricket now and do our best."

Virat Kohli will stand-in as captain for India.

MS Dhoni still hasn't fully recovered from a thumb injury.

Kohli says it'll be an emotion-charged test for everybody involved.

SOUNDBITE: Virat Kohli, India stand-in captain

"Well, it was.... obviously quite a sad phase for everyone involved in the game of cricket, and even outside. We've tried to get on with our practices, you know we don't want to be in a position where we're lacking in our preparations going into the first Test. So we've been quite professional with it."