McDonald realistic regarding a Test call up – Cricket News Update
As he prepares to lead the Australian A side against South Africa, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Thomas-George-Burrows-c93472 there ‘won’t be too many spots up for grabs’, given the strength and depth at the national team’s disposal. The 31-year-old however, stated that captaining the A side remains a step in the right direction.
"Playing in the A side is a step in the right direction [for a national recall]. To captain is also a nice feather in the cap," he said. "But if the Australian team is successful and they get off to a good start, there probably won't be too many spots this summer and we're hoping that's the case."
McDonald has featured in only four Tests in his career so far, all of which have come against the upcoming opponents http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757. He has averaged a mediocre 21.40 with the bat, and further has taken 9 wickets at 33.33.
Despite his all-round prowess, he remains behind http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 A team.
The team includes four players of Test experience, namely http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Glenn-Maxwell-c60189, both of whom can also deliver in all-round capacity.
However, McDonald has gradually become a recognizable face owing to his commitments in various T20 leagues across the globe. While that hardly counts, the all-rounder feels that he has improved his game since he last played a longer-version match, and will be ready if an opportunity is presented to him.
"You want to improve every year and I am a better player than last time I stepped out in Australian colours," he said. "I'll be more prepared than I was last time, having had that little bit of experience before. I think that given the opportunity, I'd be able to take up a role there."
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