New Delhi: Discussions and work on finding the best batting position continues ahead of the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India starting from November 22, Chairman of Australia’s selection committee George Bailey means wicketkeeper batsman Josh Inglis Will not be considered an option at the start.
After some inconsistent performances as an opener after the retirement of David Warner and all-rounder Cameron Greendamage, Steve Smith Moved back to the No. 4 position where he was so effective. This leaves the opening slot vacant once again, with a number of well-known domestic stars and Australian fringe figures including Cameron Bancroft, Marcus HarrisMatt Renshaw and U19 star Sam Konstas battle it out for the top spot.
Nonetheless, Bailey said Inglis would not start but would be added to the batting order if injuries occur or players continue to score poorly.
Inglis has played eight first-class matches since the start of 2023, amassing 736 runs, including four hundreds, in 14 innings at an average of 61.33 and a strike rate of 76.03. With a score of 200 points and a maximum score of 122 points, he scored 297 points in four games, with an average score of 99 points and a strike rate of nearly 85 points. He is currently the third highest scorer. sheffield shield Activity.
The Sydney Morning Herald quoted Bailey as saying: “There’s no doubt that the form he’s in is really good – you’ve seen what he’s doing in the game.” Australia And then to be able to come back to domestic cricket and dominate like he did, it’s great.
“So, in different series at different times of the year, he will be firmly involved purely as a batsman and if the right opportunity arises over the summer where we think he is best able to perform, then he will also be there. Be committed to the conversation,” he added.
and Nathan McSweeneyWith Constas and Harris vying for the two vacated batting spots ahead of the Perth Test, Bailey said: “We have three players opening the batting for their state and one player batting for their state. Three, so four top players ordered the batsmen to split into three as much as possible, so there will be some adjustments.
“There’s always a feeling that the pressure is a little bit higher and the standard of cricket is higher, so it’s a good opportunity to see how players interact with the form they’re used to in different teams. All of that is Very important,” he added.
McSweeney, a 25-year-old all-rounder with 1 century, 2 fifties and top scores of 127*, has been in fine form for South Australia in the ongoing Sheffield Shield match, averaging 97.00 in four innings The result was 291 points. He has six tons and 11 50lbs in 63 games, amassing 2,086 points at an average of 37.25 in 32 FC games.
Constas of New South Wales (NSW) scored 302 points, with an average of 75.50, 200 points, and a maximum score of 152 points. As a member of this year’s U19 WC championship team, he is currently the NSW Second highest scorer. In six first-class matches, he averaged 45.70 and accumulated 457 runs, including 200s and 50s.
Harris is a former Australian player who scored 607 runs at an average of 25.29 in 14 Test matches, including three fifties. In this Sheffield Shield match, he scored 237 runs in four innings at an average of 59.25, including a hundred, a fifty and a Victoria-high score of 143. Scored 11,162 points, averaging 39.72 points, including 29 games.
New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner guided New Zealand to a historic win in the second Test against India and handed the hosts their first home series loss since 2012 tournament, the selection chairman also urged the development of more Australian left-arm spinners.
“I’m happy to say it’s an incredible skill set in the subcontinent and we’ve seen that over the years. Domestic cricketers don’t actually do that in large numbers so that’s certainly what we have to say about Cooper. “One of the reasons to be excited about Connolly and his journey is that his left-arm spin is still a work in progress,” Bailey said.
Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa will not be leading Australia in the home T20I series against Pakistan next November; instead, the likes of Matt Short, Inglis or Aaron Hardie ) Such new players will be more likely contenders.
“We’re going to give (the captaincy) to whoever we think is the best fit,” Bailey said.
“There’s always an opportunity to expand the leadership group in terms of things like the white-ball series and how the strategy group works. We’re going to try to make that group a little bit bigger and continue to work on building capacity around leadership when the senior people are not available,” Bailey concluded.
