Hours after successful the opening Test in opposition to West Indies by 164 runs in Perth, Cricket Australia (CA) have made some adjustments in their squad. Concerning Pat Cummins‘ injury in the two-match series opener and keeping the back-to-back Test matches coming up later this month in mind, the selectors have decided to boost the pace unit by adding fast bowlers Lance Morris and Michael Neser to Australia’s squad.
While Neser has been round in the Test squad for some time and even performed his debut sport in Adelaide final yr in opposition to England, Morris is comparatively new in the scene. Though 5 years in the past, throughout a tour sport in opposition to England on the WACA, Morris gained limelight when he bowled a wayward quick supply to Joe Root however couldn’t proceed impressing the selectors afterwards. Coming again to the current instances, Morris has had an impressive Sheffield Shield season, the place he’s the main wicket-taker with 27 scalps.
“Michael (Neser) has been with the squad on a regular basis in past seasons and was simply outstanding in Adelaide last summer. He has continued to perform incredibly consistently since and will be warmly welcomed back. Lance is another of the outstanding young fast bowlers coming through the ranks. He has genuine pace, and his ability to create opportunities for wickets is a real drawcard. It will be a great experience for him to come into the environment,” mentioned choice chair George Bailey in an announcement.
Notably, Cummins didn’t bowl in the ultimate innings of Australia’s win in the primary Test in Perth following a minor quad pressure. Senior batter Steve Smith captained the aspect whereas Cummins was absent for the primary 36 overs of the fourth innings and can lead the aspect once more in Adelaide if Cummins doesn’t get to play.
Australia squad for Adelaide Test (Updated):
Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner, Michael Neser, Lance Morris.