Marcus Harris believes he's ready to go if the selectors call on him to open the batting in the first Test against India in Perth, and feels he's well-equipped to handle it after performing well under pressure for Australia A.

Test hopefuls Marcus Harris, Cam Bancroft and Nathan McSweeney all fell cheaply in the Australia A second innings before the home side beat India A.

Marcus Harris hit a patient and timely 74 against India A on Friday to thrust himself into prime contention to open for Australia in the first of five Tests against the tourists this month. Four players were given a chance to state their case in two Australia A v India A red-ball clashes -- Harris,