A blistering innings within the opening T20 has put Tim David a step nearer to including a spot in Australia’s ODI World Cup squad to his rising resume.
David, who smashed 64 off simply 28 balls in Australia’s 11-run win over South Africa, will keep on after the T20s for the five-match ODI collection in South Africa that would but be an audition for the World Cup in India ought to accidents proceed to hamper the Australians.
With Glenn Maxwell despatched house early to cope with an ankle damage and Steve Smith but to fly to South Africa as he battles a wrist damage, Australian coach Andrew McDonald conceded his 15-man World Cup squad was “far from settled”.
Now selectors have turned to David, who T20 captain Mitch Marsh referred to as an “incredible asset for Australian cricket”, to take his expertise to the ODI crew and supply middle-order help.
David has now performed 26 T20 Internationals for Australia and was a part of the World Cup squad final 12 months however is but to make his worldwide debut within the 50-over format.
“Tim is already here for the T20 series, which offers an opportunity to see how his game can translate to the one-day format,” Australian selector Tony Dodemaide mentioned.
“He will provide an extra option for us in that power role at the back end of an innings.”
The ODI collection might be performed throughout simply 11 days and Test star Marnus Labuschagne, who was omitted from the World Cup squad named final month, can be a part of the South African crew now given an opportunity to doubtlessly drive their approach in.
Marsh, who loved a 107-run partnership in Durban with David, who smashed seven fours and 4 sixes in his innings, was stuffed with reward for the 27-year-old.
“His ability to win matches is why he’s in this team,” he mentioned.
“I want him to play however he wants every game and I know if he does that he will win us games. He’s an outstanding asset for Australian cricket.”
The first ODI might be performed in Bloemfontein on September 7.
Originally printed as Tim David added to Australian ODI squad in South Africa
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
