Injured Michael Clarke likely to be replaced by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BJ-Haddin-c1170 – Cricket News Update
The wicketkeeper batsman, Brad Haddin, is in likely to come in for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758, at Melbourne, after the Australian skipper injured his hamstring at Hobart.
Although not confirmed, the Australian coach http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mickey-Arthur-c1969 indicated that the 35-year-old might be called back to the side in order to replace the skipper for the 2nd Test against the touring Lankans.
A five-man panel held a teleconference to prepare an alternate plan against the visiting team in the absence of Australian skipper and star batsman, Michael Clarke.
The 31-year-old suffered a hamstring strain while running during the first game at Bellerive Oval, which prevented him from resuming his innings at 57 despite the loss of 9 Australian wickets during the second innings.
Expected to take the field on the 5th day at Hobart after continuous overnight treatment as http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clarke-c51120 is still doubtful for the upcoming Boxing Day Test.
Haddin, who was dropped from the side following the Test against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 at Adelaide, in January this year, stands among the strongest contenders to replace Clarke for the upcoming match after his wonderful performances in the domestic circuit for New South Wales.
Replaced by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Matthew-Wade-c1933 as a permanent wicket-keeper in the Test side, Haddin will play as a specialist batsman while Wade will continue to keep wickets.
Having 43 Tests under his belt, the 35-year-old’s experience as an international player will also aid the team in the absence of veteran http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377, who recently retired.
The Australian coach, Mickey Arthur, revealed the names of four contenders to replace Clarke if he fails to make it to Melbourne. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rob-Quiney-c2340 are the other three players apart from Haddin, who are being considered for the spot.
With Arthur’s statement, Haddin’s prospects for a re-call in the Test side have attained significant strength, but the final decision is yet to come.
“We'll have those discussions tonight, [there's] no clarity just yet,” said Mickey.
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