Marcus Harris's spot in Australia's Ashes team has been in the spotlight since his latest poor turn in Adelaide but he still has coach Justin Langer's support.
Marcus Harris will open for Australia in the Boxing Day Test, despite a run of poor performances with the bat.Australia coach Justin Langer said Harris is the man to open with David WarnerHarris's spot in Australia's Ashes team has been in the spotlight since his latest poor turn in Adelaide, with the opener failing to reach 50 in his last 14 dismissals.
But, just as the likes of Steve Waugh and others did when Justin Langer's spot was under pressure during his own playing career, Australia's coach says he will stand by his opener."This is his home ground. He's played a lot at the MCG. "For him, and for us, we're hoping he plays well and gets a good partnership with [David] Warner in this Boxing Day Test match."
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