Cummins Confirms Boland Selection for Australia vs India at WTC Final 2023
Pat Cummins has confirmed that Scott Boland will be selected ahead of Michael Neser as a replacement for Josh Hazlewood in the Australia Playing XI for the World Test Championship Final 2023. With a deep fast bowling unit, the decision was not an easy one for the team, but Cummins believes Boland’s swing and pace will be beneficial at The Oval. Despite his poor Test form, David Warner is expected to keep his spot at the top of the batting order.
Boland’s Game Plan
Cummins told Cricket.com.au, “Scotty has a simple game-plan – hit your good areas and stay there all day, and hopefully the ball will do the work for you. He’s bowled a few times here and looks good. He always looks good when he bowls.”
Green to Bowl Despite Injury
Apart from Hazlewood, Australia does not have any other major injury concerns. Cameron Green was hit on the arm in his last IPL game but has been training well. He will also be bowling, adding more power to the already formidable attack. Cummins will lead the bowling attack, with Mitchell Starc as his partner.
Conclusion
The Australia team for the World Test Championship Final 2023 is shaping up to be a formidable one, with a deep and powerful bowling unit. Boland is set to replace Hazlewood, while Warner is expected to retain his spot at the top of the batting order. Green will also be bowling despite his injury, and Cummins and Starc will lead the attack.