Finally, events in Sri Lanka have started to turn towards the cricket. The covid tests have come back negative, and the business of winning a series is underway. It has been a bizarre year, and once again we have player relieved to be training.
The early talk has been that Zak Crawley will be moved up a
place in the order in the absence of Rory Burns. Crawley who played his breakthrough
innings of 267 against Pakistan last time out.
It is an excellent place for Crawley to be in and in
interviews today; he is well aware that it is time to build on his good form. Things
change in international quickly and can be unforgiving, just ask Gary Ballance and
even Rob Key.
That, of course, opens up the number three spot. The obvious
choice would be Dan Lawrence, the Essex batsman. Lawrence returned from a
successful Lions tour to Australia just as the pandemic came along at the worst
possible moment for the right-handed batsman. Don't bet against him taking his
opportunity. With the ability to bowl some off-spin, he might just come in
handy.
Australia v India
The third test between Australia and India starts tonight in
Sydney. With each team winning a test each dominantly this test will be intriguing.
David Warner is back from injury, and Will Pucovski is
expected to make his test debut. Another young player who started the Sheffield
Shield with a stack of runs; his progress will be monitored closely.
One thing for sure is Australia's batsmen will need to
perform. The tensions between the two teams reportedly quite high seem just the
battle that will bring out the old Australian stubbornness and will to win. Either
way, it will make for exciting viewing.
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