Smith called up to one-day team as duo rested
By AAP, 17 Feb 2010 AAP is a Roar Pro
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Spinner Steve Smith has earned a call-up to Australia’s squad for Friday’s final one-day international against the West Indies at the MCG.
With the series already wrapped up, selectors have opted to rest Mike Hussey and Nathan Hauritz ahead of the upcoming tour of New Zealand.
Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin also returns to the squad at the expense of Tim Paine.
“With the series won, the National Selection Panel has decided to give Mike Hussey and Nathan Hauritz the final match of series off in order to prepare for the upcoming tour of New Zealand,” said chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch.
“Both Mike and Nathan have been significant contributors to the success of the team this summer and managing their workloads now will ensure they are well-prepared for what lies ahead.
“It’s been an exciting season already for Steven Smith and he thoroughly deserves this opportunity in Australia’s one-day international squad.”
Rookie NSW legspinner Smith’s call-up comes after he made a promising Twenty20 debut against Pakistan recently.
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Timmuh said | February 17th 2010 @ 9:18pm | Report comment
I guess its fair enough, he’s one for the future so give him a run in the 50 over game. I detest that in Test cricket, wear the baggy green should be earned through results, not potential, but limited overs cricket is only important at the World Cup, so give the lad a crack.
His results so far haven’t been great at ListA level but hopefully that will come with time. 20 year old leg spinners usually don’t have good records. This may be an investment for the 2015 World Cup rather than the 2011 one.
Smith’s ListA Bowling
Mat Inns Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10
17 17 714 620 15 3/43 3/43 41.33 5.21 47.6 0 0 0