Batting depth could see Smith on the outer
Australia's scorching-hot form has created exactly the kind of problems the selectors want heading towards the T20 World Cup defence.
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Queensland fast bowler Mark Steketee set to make Test debut after Michael Neser ruled out with injury
Uncapped fast bowler Mark Steketee has been called into Australia's Test squad, replacing fellow Queenslander Michael Neser.
Injured Neser out of Aussie Test squad
Uncapped fast bowler Mark Steketee has been called into Australia's Test squad, replacing fellow Queenslander Michael Neser.
Uncapped Mark Steketee replaces injured Michael Neser for Australia's tour of Pakistan
Michael Neser is set to miss the upcoming tour of Pakistan next month after suffering a side strain and will be replaced by uncapped pacer Mark Steketee, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday. Australia is set to tour Pakistan for the first time since 1998 for three Test matches, starting in Rawalpindi on March 4, followed by three ODIs and one-off T20I. "Steketee replaces Michael Neser who was today ruled out with a side strain. He'll play this week's #SheffieldShield game against Victoria before joining the Australian squad. Brendan Doggett will also join the squad next week as cover #PAKvAUS," Cricket Australia tweeted.
Cricket-Australia seal T20 series against Sri Lanka with six-wicket drubbing
(Reuters) - Australia's Kane Richardson and Ashton Agar combined for a miserly bowling performance as the hosts outclassed Sri Lanka by six wickets in Tuesday's low-scoring third Twenty20 international in Canberra.
Australia seal T20 series against Sri Lanka with six-wicket drubbing
Australia's Kane Richardson and Ashton Agar combined for a miserly bowling performance as the hosts outclassed Sri Lanka by six wickets in Tuesday's low-scoring third Twenty20 international in Canberra.
Australia hopeful ‘rattled’ and ‘spaced out’ Steve Smith will be fit for Pakistan
Steve Smith is in doubt for Australia’s upcoming tour of Pakistan after suffering a concussion on Sunday.
Michael Neser suffers injury playing for Queensland, puts spot in Australia's tour of Pakistan in doubt
Australia has been left sweating on another injury scare ahead of its tour of Pakistan, with fast bowler Michael Neser unable to see out Queensland's 50-over game against New South Wales on Monday.