Cricket Australia (CA) announced a 14-member team for the upcoming second Ash test against EnglishIt will take place at the Gabba in Brisbane. The announcement confirms that key fast bowlers, captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, have been sidelined as they continue their respective rehabs.
Why will Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood miss the Gabba Test?
Regular Skipper Pat Cummins He didn’t risk it for the Gabba fixture as he recovered from a low back stress injury. Although he attended extensive pink ball bowling sessions in Sydney, his selectors decided to prevent him from returning. The team management maintains a highly optimistic approach, with Cummins set to be fit to lead the side in the third Test, scheduled for Adelaide.
Quick Josh Hazlewood co-star misses Brisbane Test as well. Hazlewood is back to full fitness after sustaining a hamstring strain. The selectors opted to return both their senior pacemen to the back-loop and to resort to back-and-forth.
Who will lead Australia’s PACE attack?
With both Cummins and Hazlewood unavailable, Arment captain Steve Smith is expected to maintain the same successful bowling line-up that secured the win in Perth. The pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Brendan Doggett will likely see the attack supported by veteran spinner Nathan Lyon. Having impressed the selectors during his first test ride, Doggett is set to continue.
Roles of USMAN KHAWAJA and TRAVIS READ in The Dome
Usman Khawaja retains his place in the squad, despite spasms receding in the recent Perth Test. His fitness will be key as the top order is expected to feature.
As an opening makeChift in Perth has a blistering performance from Travis’ head, it remains a mid-range, mid-order member of Khave’s fitness. The squad maintains bench strength with Josh Inglis, Michael Neser and Beau Webster, though any late fitness concerns arise.
Australia’s 14-man squad for the Gabba Test
Steve Smith (C), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Travis Green, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weather, Beau Webster.
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