Australia paceman Scott Boland is hoping to make life troublesome for selectors as star quicks Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood shut in on a return from harm.
The 33-year-old made his first Test look exterior of Australia within the Border-Gavaskar collection opener in Nagpur final week.
Australia have been smashed by an innings and 132 runs however Boland’s efficiency was a uncommon constructive in a dismal Test for the vacationers.
He may not have taken a wicket, however Boland’s tight bowling of 0-34 from 17 overs helped maintain India’s star batters in verify.
Australia checked out their most threatening when Boland and debutant spin sensation Todd Murphy bowled in tandem.
Boland is determined to maintain his spot for the second Test in Delhi, beginning on Friday, however realises he might simply be squeezed out for Starc or Hazlewood.
“Obviously I want to play,” the Victorian stated on Monday.
“I enjoyed the challenge of bowling in these different conditions.
“I’ve just got to make the selectors’ job as hard as I can to bring someone in.
“I don’t think we’re going to play three fast bowlers.
“There’s only going to be two spots up for grabs I reckon.”
Australia expect situations within the Indian capital to be just like what they contended with at Nagpur’s VCA Stadium.
Spin was king as Murphy claimed seven wickets, whereas India stars Ravi Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin tore by means of Australia’s batting line-up twice.
Australia coach Andrew McDonald stated Queensland left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann was a “live chance” to play after being known as into the squad.
The vacationers will contemplate enjoying Kuhnemann with Murphy and star veteran Nathan Lyon provided that allrounder Cameron Green is accessible to return from harm.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
