Michael Beer expected to debut in Ashes finale
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Michael-Beer-c1949, an Australian off-spin novice, is gearing up for a Test debut at the Sydney Cricket Ground as Australia are preparing for their final Ashes clash with England which gets underway on Monday 3 January 2011.
Beer, who made his first-class debut for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Western-Australia-c865 at the start of this summer, is likely to be handed a Baggy Green on Monday after carrying drinks in Perth and Melbourne.
Three weeks ago, Beer was named in the 12-man squad for the third Ashes Test but failed to make a debut at his adopted home ground, Perth, as the injured Australian captain opted for a four-pronged pace attack. Similar strategy was adopted by the selectors
in the Melbourne Test and the 26-year-old left-arm off-spinner was once again forced to sit out.
Since an attack comprising four fast men is not preferred at SCG pitch, it is expected that Beer would be preferred over the left-arm fast bowler Doug Bollinger- who has been called into the side to replace injured fellow seamer, Ryan Harris.
Ponting walked towards Beer shortly before the toss in the Perth Test and young off-spinner thought he was about to be honoured with a Baggy http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Tasmania-c854 to play another
first-class game for his state team. He said he really enjoyed being a part of the Australian team despite being unable to make the playing XIs at Perth and Melbourne.
Beer walked into the Sydney Cricket Ground for the first time on Saturday and was surprised to see the ground in reality. He said, "It looked different on TV." Everything was new to the left-armer while bowling in the nets with his team.
In the practice session, Michael Hussey was impressed by Beer’s levelheaded approach. "He's got very good control, very disciplined. He gets good revs on the ball as well, and uses drift very well," said Hussey.
Hussey, however, did warn his side not to put extra pressure on the off-spinner by expecting a lot from him.
"It's important that he relaxes, goes out there and tries to enjoy the opportunity,” said Hussey. “I remember in my first Test I was pretty much an emotional wreck, so I hope we don't put too much pressure on him."
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