David Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft Return to Australian Test Side As Selectors Name Squad for England vs Australia Ashes 2019 Series
Steve Smith, and Cameron Bancroft were the notable inclusions in Australia's Test squad. The trio was banned for a year after their involvement in the ball-tampering incident in March 2018. While opening batsman Warner and Smith returned after the suspicion during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Bancroft makes his return to the national team fold now.
Australia have named their 17-man squad for the Ashes 2019 Test series against England. David Warner, Steve Smith, and Cameron Bancroft were the notable inclusions in Australia's Test squad. The trio was banned for a year after their involvement in the ball-tampering incident in March 2018. While opening batsman Warner and Smith returned after the suspicion during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Bancroft makes his return to the national team fold now. England vs Australia, Ashes 2019 Schedule With Match Time in IST For Free PDF Download: Full ENG vs AUS Test Series Time Table, Fixtures and Venue Details.
Apart from the trio, Australian selectors have named wicket-keeper batsman Mathew Wade. With Tim Paine captaining the side, Wade might play as a specialist batsman. Wicket-keeper Alex Carey, who did well in the World Cup, was unlucky to miss out.
Interestingly, Australia’s squad is pace dominant with Nathan Lyon as the only spinner. All-rounder Mitchell Marsh despite missing out on a central contract has been named in the squad. "We have chosen 17 players as this gives us the cover and flexibility we believe we will need to ensure we are in good shape throughout a demanding schedule of five Test matches in just over six weeks. Why is Ashes Series Called So? Know History Behind England vs Australia Test Series.
We believe the squad is an excellent blend of high-quality batsmen and top-class fast bowlers, plus Nathan Lyon, who we regard as the world's best off-spinner in all conditions. It is a good mix of all the talents," said Chairman of Selectors Trevor Hohns.
The first Ashes 2019 Test begins on August 01 at the Edgbaston in Birmingham. The fifth and last Test will take place on September 12 at Kennington Oval in London. Ashes 2019: James Anderson, Mitchell Starc and Other Bowlers to Watch Out For During England vs Australia Test Series.
Australia Squad for Ashes 2019: Tim Paine (c), Cameron Bancroft, Patrick Cummins, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, James Pattinson, Peter Siddle, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner
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