Michael Clarke has been unveiled as the 64th inductee into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. He has his say on Australia’s XI ahead of the two Tests in Sri Lanka.
Australia should refrain from pushing Travis Head up to open and leave Sam Konstas at the top of the order for two upcoming Tests against Sri Lanka in spin-friendly conditions.
Fresh off a 3-1 series win over India this summer, Australia are in Dubai preparing for their opening Test against Sri Lanka, starting on Wednesday in Galle. “I don’t think we need too much in terms of structure. We’ve just come off a win. Conditions are very different but Trav has been extraordinary through the middle order.“The other thing is I don’t think it’s going to matter. If you’re going to open the batting, you’re going to start against spin. If you bat five, you’re going to walk in against spin. Get used to facing spin bowling because you’ll get two Test matches of it.
“I assume Australia will play at least two spinners. I’d be surprised if Sri Lanka played more than two quicks. They might just play one. “It’s something I’m honoured by and very proud to do it at this venue,” Clarke said. “As a young boy, to play at the SCG was the dream.“I don’t think I could have picked a better venue if I had a choice. Here or Pratten Park probably . I’ve got some great memories here.”There were two other remarkable coincidences that Clarke picked up on ahead of the ceremony. On the 23rd day of January, Clarke became the 64th inductee.
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