Test great Mark Taylor believes the selection of Adam Zampa for a Sheffield Shield match sends the wrong message as the spinner pushes for a Test debut in Sri Lanka.
And praying for a safe pair of hands.
The Victorian left-hander is slated to open in both games for Australia A,in an indication he may have the inside running on NSW’s Sam Konstas for the vacant berth at the top of the order.
The uncapped South Australian has emerged as a leading contender to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia’s order against India,and beyond that,astute judges say he has all the attributes to one day lead the national team.
Cameron Bancroft’s push for Test selection is threatening to come unstuck after the opener was again dismissed cheaply in WA’s six-wicket Sheffield Shield defeat of Tasmania.
Steve Smith has lifted the lid on his backflip from Test opener to number four against India this summer,while two contenders for his former position were unable to take their chances.
Marcus Harris has already proven he can bat against India,but not that he can make big scores. The selectors must judge whether he can make that leap.
At a time of Twenty20 and impactful innings of 20 balls or so,Sam Konstas has made hundreds his habit,with two in just this week.
Victoria’s Ash Chandrasinghe carried his bat in a now infamous appearance in the Sheffield Shield final. Eighteen months on,he has his sights set on emulating Mike Hussey.
Will Pucovski is yet to medically retire from concussion according to officials,but a decision to end his troubled career is expected before the start of the season.
Corey Rocchiccioli collected 46 wickets this summer,breaking Bruce Yardley’s long-standing record for a WA spinner of 39 back in 1982-83.