Cricket: Steve Smith's wicket was taken for a duck, while Josh Inglis make his second century in two games as an action packed day of Sheffield Shield cricket unraveled.
but the identity of Cameron Green ’s replacement remains unknownIf anything, the opening two rounds of Sheffield Shield action have muddied the waters, with the leading candidates to open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja this summer each failing to press their case.
After the right-hander registered a pair against Queensland earlier this month, edging off while facing Michael Neser in both innings, Bailey reassured him the twin ducks wouldn’t harm his chances of Test selection. “I would probably go with Cameron Bancroft because he’s been the leading run scorer for the last two years in Shield cricket,” former Australian captain Michael Clarke told Sky Sports Radio’s“I care about Shield cricket. I think he’s earned the right to be selected based on runs.
Konstas looked considerably more settled on day three, notching 43 before top-edging a wild slog while charging down the deck towards Victorian spinner Todd Murphy. “We’re really confident that he’s got the game if picked. The next couple of matches for the Australian A team will tell the story in terms of what the Australian selectors will do. There is a gap in the Australian team in the position he bats in at the moment. He’s worth being heavily in conversation.”Renshaw has done himself no favours this month.
“I certainly think it counts against him. If other guys are making runs and it is going to be a tight call, it is always going to work like that,” Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne said. “I think if you’re looking to pick guys off form … absolutely ,” West Australian captain Sam Whiteman said last week.
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