With the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Indian squad on their way to Australia, all action now shifts to the Down Under series will is set to begin from late November.
With the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Indian squad on their way to Australia, all action now shifts to the Down Under series will is set to begin from late November.
Cricket Australia has announced a 17-member squad for upcoming Test series. The team led by Tim Paine will see youngsters Will Pucovski and Cameron Green included to the side. The other uncapped Test players to the side are fast bowler Sean Abbott — whose bouncer had accidentally hit Phil Hughes during a Sheffield Shield game in 2014, leading to his tragic death — leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson and all-rounder Michael Neser.
As per the cricket board, the selectors chose the expanded squad keeping the biosecure hubs that the team will be based in mind and the need to plan for replacing players at short notice if required.
Team: Tim Paine (capt), Sean Abbott, Joe Burns, Pat Cummins, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, James Pattinson, Will Pucovski, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Wade, David Warner
Pucovski’s selection to the squad came after his fine run in domestic cricket. The 22-year-old had struck successive double centuries in his two Shield appearances and has received praises from past Australian greats.
Talking about the selection, CA’s National Selector Trevor Hohns said in an official statement, “What we saw in the opening rounds of the Marsh Sheffield Shield were a number of players performing exceptionally well. It is such a positive sign for Australian cricket to have so many good young players stepping into contention for the Test and Australia A selection.
“Huge praise should go to the South Australian Cricket Association, the coaches, players and all those involved in delivering such a high-quality block of Shield matches in challenging circumstances. The SACA went above and beyond to deliver great quality wickets and conditions for the players to thrive.”
He also informed that Pat Cummins will be the sole vice-captain of the Test squad under Tim Paine.
The series will also comprise of three ODIs and as many T20Is will be held prior to the Test series, starting November 27.
Selectors have also chosen a 19-player Australia A squad to play India A and India in tour matches at Drummoyne Oval and the Sydney Cricket Ground. The sides will include nine players from the Test squad and Australian captain Tim Paine. Final sides and a captain will be chosen closer to each match.
Test Series against India:
December 17-21 – First Test, Adelaide Oval (d/n)
December 26-30 – Second Test, Melbourne Cricket Ground
January 7-11 – Third Test, Sydney Cricket Ground
January 15-19 – Fourth Test, Brisbane Cricket Ground
Australia A versus India A and India:
December 6-8 – Australia A v India A, Drummoyne Oval
December 11-13 – Australia A v India, Sydney Cricket Ground (d/n)
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