Who is Josh Hazlewood’s replacement?
Cricket Australia has also announced the replacement of Josh Hazlewood. In his place, fast bowler Michael Neser has been included in the 15-member squad. The 33-year-old Neser has played two Test matches for Australia. He has 7 wickets in this. But he has a lot of first class experience. He has taken 347 wickets in 96 first class matches. He is currently playing county cricket. For Glamorgan, Neser has scored 311 runs along with taking 19 wickets in 5 matches. This includes an innings of 123 runs.
are part of the ashes
After the final of the Test Championship, Australia has to play the Ashes series against England. The first test is to be held from June 16. Josh Hazlewood remains in his team. Australia’s chief selector George Bailey said, ‘Josh is very close to full fitness, but we know that our upcoming schedule means this is not our only Test match. This will give Josh the perfect opportunity to prepare for Edgbaston. There are 6 Tests to be played in 7 weeks and the fast bowlers are going to be very important.
Australia’s squad for Test Championship final: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Steve Smith (VC), Mitchell Starc, David Warner, Michael Neser .