Mathias Datte

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I don’t think it’s impossible for Chris Rogers to be selected in the test squad. For example, Brad Haddin is considered to be the second best wicketkeeper in the country and he is 35 years old. The NSP have stressed that if you’re making runs, then you’ll be considered for selection irrespective of your age.

The idea of selecting a player such as Rogers is to add some experience to the test squad following the retirements of Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey. Of course, Rogers is a short-term option but if he’s in good form, then he’s certainly a better option than Ed Cowan, for example.

David Hussey is a fine batsman in my opinion and deserved to play test cricket. A naturally aggressive player, his first class batting average is above 50 and his strike rate is in the 70’s, which is fantastic. However, he’s not been in great form recently and I think that any selection of a 35 year old is a short-term solution so the relevant player better be in form as far as the selectors are concerned. If Hussey can get back in form in the second leg of the Sheffield Shield competition, then he could replace Ed Cowan in the test squad.

I would personally select Glenn Maxwell. Of course, it’s a gamble because he is young and inexperienced but he is a player who learns very quickly. If Ed Cowan doesn’t find form soon, then there aren’t really any other options. Usman Khawaja will likely replace Michael Hussey in the test squad.

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