AUSTRALIA’S LEADING ASHES CANDIDATES AFTER DOMESTIC SUMMER
BATTERS
* Peter Handscomb (634 runs in Sheffield Shield at common of 70)
Batted at No.5 in India however assuming David Warner returns, might discover himself out of Australia’s XI for the tour commencing with the World Test Championship last. Likely to be the primary reserve batter picked after a Shield marketing campaign that includes an unbeaten 281 towards title-winners Western Australia. Will end up for county facet Leicestershire.
* Matt Renshaw (310 runs at 52)
Started the summer time brightly and was picked in India however dropped after a few poor performances. Still very highly-rated by selectors and hoping to have his first crack at an Ashes collection. Will face the Dukes ball throughout an Australia A tour of New Zealand designed to duplicate English circumstances.
* Marcus Harris (601 runs at 38)
Overlooked for the India tour however anticipated to be within the Ashes combine given his expertise in England. Part of the Test squad throughout the residence summer time. Would like to enhance on a lacklustre 2019 Ashes and can audition with county facet Gloucestershire.
* Cameron Bancroft (945 runs at 59)
Building a powerful case after scoring virtually 300 extra runs than every other Shield batter this season. Peeled off 4 lots of and appears a much-improved participant after struggling throughout the 2019 tour. Has a short-term county deal within the works.
ALLROUNDERS
* Mitch Marsh (108 runs)
Only performed one Shield sport this season on account of harm and Australian white-ball duties, scoring an unbeaten 108. Overtaken by Cameron Green since final sporting the dishevelled inexperienced throughout the 2019 Ashes however brings expertise. Plying his commerce within the IPL.
* Will Sutherland (467 runs at 29; 41 wickets at 20)
Stunning season because the Shield’s main wicket-taker, carrying Victoria to the ultimate the place the tall paceman took a five-for and scored a second-innings 83. Destined for greater honours and can play for county facet Essex.
* Aaron Hardie (378 runs at 29; 17 wickets at 31)
Talented teen who bats at No.5 and bowls as a first-change seamer for title-winners WA. Highly-rated by Test nice Ricky Ponting however could have to attend for alternatives. Part of the Australia A tour of New Zealand.
BOWLERS
* Michael Neser (40 wickets at 17)
Likely the following cab off the rank to affix Scott Boland, Todd Murphy and Australia’s frontline tempo trio within the squad. Has solely performed two Tests however selectors consider his abilities are well-suited to English circumstances. Will proceed his county stint with Glamorgan.
* Lance Morris (31 wickets at 20)
Part of the Test squad in India and throughout the residence summer time, Morris is but to debut however can generate fearsome tempo and bounce. Hoping to safe a county deal.
* Spencer Johnson (16 wickets at 22)
Wildcard fast who solely debuted for South Australia final month however already has a seven-for and six-for to his title. Has been picked within the Australia A squad, as has WA’s Joel Paris – one other left-armer who generates swing and scores helpful runs.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
