Australia will miss the companies of their key participant within the first Test of the three-match collection against South Africa. The selectors have named a 14-member squad for the Aussies’ opening sport against the Proteas.
Veteran pacer Josh Hazlewood, who suffered a facet pressure through the first Test against the West Indies final week, will want extra time to get better from his harm. Uncapped seamer Lance Morris has been added to the squad as Hazlewood’s cowl.
“Pat continues to improve, bowled with freedom on Saturday and appears likely to play this match although Josh will need more time,” Cricket Australia’s chairman of selectors George Bailey mentioned.
Meanwhile, captain Pat Cummins is ready to return to the taking part in XI after having sat out of the second Test as a consequence of a quad harm. His return would depart Scott Boland and Michael Neser to compete for the third pacer’s spot within the remaining XI.
“With that in mind, we have retained Michael Neser and Lance Morris in the squad for this match,” added Bailey.
“Michael bowled superbly in Adelaide, as did Scott. We were impressed as always with their performances that backed up what they have achieved in the past. Lance is a very exciting prospect who will benefit from time with the squad.
“With so much cricket ahead, we continue to seek opportunities to grow and maintain our fast-bowling experience and depth.”
The collection against South Africa looms as a vital one for each groups as they give the impression of being for place on the subsequent yr’s ICC World Test Championship (WTC) remaining.
Australia’s complete 2-0 collection sweep over the West Indies noticed them improve their lead within the WTC standings, whereas South Africa stay in second place.
Australia squad for opening Test against South Africa:
Pat Cummins (c), David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Lance Morris, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc.
