Earlier, there were reports that Pat Cummins would be named in the Australia squad for the second Ashes Test, but the star fast bowler’s long-awaited comeback has been pushed back again, even though he has been training hard and bowling fast in the nets.
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Khawaja will be tested again when the team arrives in Brisbane to see if he is fit enough to play in the second Ashes Test.
Even though Pat Cummins bowled for more than an hour at high intensity with the pink ball at the SCG on Friday and had another long session earlier in the week at Cricket Central, the team has decided that it is still too risky to bring him back.
Brendan Doggett to retain his spot in Australia XI for the second Ashes Test
The Queensland fast bowler had a dream debut in Perth, taking five wickets in Perth. Now, Doggett is expected to keep his spot for the Gabba Test in front of his home crowd.
Josh Hazlewood has also been working his way back. He bowled with the red ball this week and looks more comfortable, but Australia believes that he will be ready only later in the series.
Well, if Khawaja does not recover in time, or if the team wants to try a new opening combination based on Head’s explosive performance, Australia may consider bringing in either Josh Inglis or Beau Webster.
Notably, the Australian team landed in Brisbane on Thursday, but their entire first-choice playing XI decided not to take part in any pink-ball practice match.
Instead, England’s main squad will train at the Gabba for the first time on Sunday. They will also have a special session under lights on Monday to adjust to the pink ball conditions ahead of the match.
Australia’s squad for the second Test vs England:
Steve Smith (C), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster.
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