‘Dare I say it’: Aussie cult heroes under threat in unthinkable Test selection squeeze

News.com.au - 07/01
The make-up of Australia’s bowling attack is up for debate over the next 12 months, with two cult heroes on the brink of being left out of the Test team.

The make-up of Australia’s bowling attack is up for debate over the next 12 months, with two cult heroes on the brink of being left out of the Test team.

Australia defeated India 3-1 to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and will take on South Africa in the World Test Championship final in June at Lord’s.

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Despite the stirring series win, a dilemma has emerged about which bowlers could be squeezed out for next summer’s Ashes.

Scott Boland filled in for Josh Hazlewood for three Tests against India, earning player of the match honours for his 10-wicket haul at the SCG that helped Australia clinch the series.

Boland finished the series with 21 wickets at an average of 13.19. Pat Cummins was Australia’s top wicket taker with 25 wickets from five matches.

It sparked discussion over whether Boland should be a first choice bowler in Australia’s Test XI, even occasionally at the expense of Hazlewood or Mitchell Starc depending on the venue.

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