Michael Hussey ready to bat higher if Ponting and Watson miss out ? Cricket News Update
Michael Hussey, Australia?s middle-order batsman, has made himself available to be promoted up the order if Shane Watson and Ricky Ponting are not able to play the first Test against South Africa, which starts next week at Brisbane.
The Kangaroos announced their 12-man squad for the first Test last month, naming the former captain as well as their premier all-rounder.
Ponting, one of the modern-day greats, did not take part in Tasmania?s Sheffield Shield match this week due to a hamstring strain; whereas, Watson is facing pain in his left-calf.
The Aussie selectors have their fingers crossed as they wait for the medical report of the two senior players, who are expected to play a major role, if the Baggy Greens are to become the world?s number one ranked Test team once again by winning the forthcoming series.
If the seasoned duo fails to recover in time, some of the youngsters like Rob Quiney, Andrew McDonald, Usman Khawaja and Alex Doolan will be in contention to find a place in the Test team.
Hussey hopes that things go according to the plan and Australia field their best 11 against the world?s top Test team; however, the great left-handed batsman is prepared to bat higher in the order in case Ponting and Watson are not available.
?I haven't really thought about it at all,? said the left-hander. ?I'm happy to do whatever is asked of me. Whatever Michael (Clarke) and the coaches or whatever the team needs, I'm more than happy. As long as I'm in there I don't mind. Let's hope, fingers crossed, Shane's going to be okay.?
Meanwhile, there has been a lot of criticism on Cricket Australia for the current season?s itinerary, with most of the Aussie players taking part in T20 cricket ahead of such an important series against the Proteas.
CA?s Chief Executive, James Sutherland, understands the legitimacy of the concerns but claims that the officials are trying to do their best.
?People are perfectly entitled to ask questions (about player management). But at the same time they should have confidence that people involved are doing everything they can. We have really coordinated the effort between state associations and Cricket Australia management and medical staff,? Sutherland expressed.
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