Darren Lehmann insists age would not be a factor for selection of Chris Rogers

Australia cricket coach and selector, Darren Lehmann, has said that age would not be a factor for selectors, regarding the playing future of Test opener Chris Rogers.

Rogers has recently struggled against pace and spin, on the low, slow pitches of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) against Pakistan.

The opener has scored 88 runs at an average of 22 against Pakistan, and with a career average of 36.06 in 16 matches, the Victoria batsman is in danger of being dropped from the squad, Stuff.co.nz reported.

Rogers had previously stated that he's only ever a couple of low scores away from having his head on the chopping block.

Lehmann said that one would have to speak to the whole selection panel, in light of Rogers' Test spot. He added that from his point of view the opener has had a good 12 months.

He added that one talks about age, but at the end of the day performances are required from all batsmen regardless of age. Lehmann said that Rogers would be 'disappointed' with his output in the two Test matches.

Lehmann added that Rogers may be heading back to Shield cricket, and getting some runs under the belt remains his current priority.

Australia host India for a four-Test series, starting in Brisbane on December 4, the report added.