Simon Katich advises Australian batsmen to prioritize strike rotation and solid defense against Jasprit Bumrah's accurate bowling. He cautions against reckless aggression, citing Australia's second-innings collapse in Brisbane. Katich also suggests replacing the injury-prone Mitchell Marsh with Beau Webster for the Boxing Day Test.
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