Ashton Agar

WA allrounder Ashton Agar is a step closer to a maiden Test on home soil and his first in more than half a decade after being added to Australia's squad ...

“I think it’s a great opportunity for the SCG to do that, leading into the Test tour of India, to actually make a wicket like that. “I think it’s a real opportunity for them to get some practice on a spinning wicket before the tour of India.” He also brings a solid batting component,” Australia selector Tony Dodemaide said. “The SCG pitch has copped a bit of a hammering from the T20 World Cup, so hopefully it’s a bit of a dust bowl for Ash so he can get out there and weave his magic,” he said. Melbourne Stars allrounder Hilton Cartwright said Agar would be a great option if the wicket turns out to be a “dust bowl” ahead of the tour in Feburary. “To see him hopefully back and getting the chance to play Test cricket would be really great to see and no doubt the whole Scorchers organisation would love for him to do well.”

Australia have made two notable changes to their 14-player squad for the third Test against South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

He also brings a solid batting component," Dodemaide said. Ashton Agar and Matthew Renshaw have been added whilst Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green have been ruled out for the New Year's Test. Australia have made two notable changes to their 14-player squad for the third Test against South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

The pair have been added to a 14-player squad for the Sydney Test announced on Friday, with Ashton Agar in strong contention to wear the baggy green for the ...

“It was quite raw for me growing up in that environment, rubbing shoulders with a few guys who are legends of the game. He has since hit hard times and was even dropped by Queensland, but rediscovered his form in the middle order before returning to the opening role and performing strongly. [and a memorable 98 on Test debut as a teenager](https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/ashton-agar-the-ashes-hero-debutant-saves-australia-with-record-test-innings-20130712-2ptlj.html), Agar is a viable option at No.7 if selectors opt to move century-maker Alex Carey to six and squeeze in an extra bowler. Selectors have recognised the sparse grass coverage on the SCG square, while curator Adam Lewis has said two spinners would be advantageous. This is clearly a judgment call by selectors, who have picked Agar despite a lack of red-ball cricket. “They complement one another really well.

Ashton Agar and Matthew Renshaw are poised for tickets to India but start 2023 in a duel for the same spot in the Australia XI after being included in a ...

“It was quite raw for me growing up in that environment, rubbing shoulders with a few guys who are legends of the game. He has since hit hard times and was even dropped by Queensland, but rediscovered his form in the middle order before returning to the opening role and performing strongly. [and a memorable 98 on Test debut as a teenager](https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/ashton-agar-the-ashes-hero-debutant-saves-australia-with-record-test-innings-20130712-2ptlj.html), Agar is a viable option at No.7 if selectors opt to move century-maker Alex Carey to six and squeeze in an extra bowler. Selectors have recognised the sparse grass coverage on the SCG square, while curator Adam Lewis has said two spinners would be advantageous. This is clearly a judgment call by selectors, who have picked Agar despite a lack of red-ball cricket. “They complement one another really well.

Ashton Agar is in the Test frame - and despite potentially losing one of their best players, his Perth Scorchers teammates couldn't be happier about it.

“I’d love to see Lance play yeah. He’s bowling fast and he’s a real aggressor and that’s something that’s really important to have in the attack,” he said. “He is an exciting prospect and someone that we would obviously love to keep around as long as possible because he’s an important part of our team, but again we love seeing our guys playing for Australia.

Ashton Agar has reflected on his Test debut as a shaggy-haired teenager in England a decade ago and says he's a more measured and experienced bowler ready ...

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