Peter Handscomb fell simply in need of a century however supplied Australian selectors one other reminder of his capabilities on English soil as he helped Leicestershire flip up the warmth on Glamorgan on day two of their County Championship match.
Handscomb (95) shared a partnership of 177 for the sixth wicket with Rehan Ahmed (90) because the hosts placed on 407 after being in hassle at 5-168.
The Victorian is in superb early-season type within the UK, sitting third within the second-division high run-scorers listing.
But regardless of taking part in all 4 Tests on Australia’s current tour of India he was ignored for his or her World Test Championship last and preliminary Ashes squad.
Handscomb was final man out for Leicestershire on Friday, throwing again his head in frustration as umpire Neil Bainton upheld Queenslander Michael Neser’s (2-98) name for a caught behind.
In response, the guests closed the day nonetheless 94 runs in need of avoiding the follow-on at 5-164.
Test star Marnus Labuschagne joined his fellow Australian Hadscomb within the runs with a neat 64 for Glamorgan earlier than falling to the bowling of Ed Barnes.
Barnes, who had been pulled for six by Labuschagne a few overs earlier, stunned him with one other shortish supply that discovered the sting, Wiaan Mulder at second slip grabbing the catch on the second try.
It was a part of a mini-collapse for the guests who appeared well-placed at 1-123 earlier than the late flurry of wickets.
Sam Northeast was not out on 16 after being dropped on 9 and is Glamorgan’s primary hope to remain within the sport.
Earlier, Handscomb batted briskly with Ahmed, at one stage including 72 within the 13.2 overs earlier than the brand new ball.
In London, South Australian fast Wes Agar loved a powerful outing in his first match at Lord’s, snaring 4 wickets in opposition to Middlesex together with former Test openers Sam Robson and Mark Stoneman.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
