The key points heading into the second Test between Australia and the West Indies in Adelaide.
Marnus Labuschagne has admitted his tendency to dispute the umpire’s decision in Sheffield Shield cricket was hurting his reputation,and has made a concerted effort to remonstrate less on his way to a more senior place in the Australian side.
Steve Smith has taken over as captain for the second Test after Pat Cummins was ruled out with a minor quad strain. He has been replaced by Scott Boland.
Dennis Lillee is excited about the future of Lance Morris,who is one of three bowlers on standby as Pat Cummins remains in doubt for the second Test.
Nathan Lyon is one wicket away from passing Shane Warne as the most successful Test bowler at the Adelaide Oval.
Brian Lara evoked the spirit of the great West Indies teams in a passionate dressing room address to Kraigg Brathwaite’s tourists after their fighting loss to Australia in the first Test in Perth.
Captain Pat Cummins is rated only an even money chance of playing the second Test in Adelaide,with Lance Morris receiving a surprise call up to the squad.
Australian captain did not bowl in the second innings due to a quad injury,but Nathan Lyon provided the cutting edge to spin the hosts to a 164-run victory in the first Test against the West Indies.
Australia’s fortunes over the next nine months may well be intertwined with how often Nathan Lyon can impose himself.
Nathan Lyon has led Australia’s charge on the final day in Perth to secure a comfortable win over a gallant,but outclassed West Indies outfit.
Marnus Labuschagne has joined a very special club after scoring a double century and a century in the same Test.