Ryan Harris cleared to play at Perth
The Australian fast bowler, Ryan Harris is ready to face England after he has been cleared to play the third Ashes Test at Perth. The fast bowler was troubled by shoulder during the second Test at the Adelaide Oval.
The Australian has been declared fit after he passed the fitness test ahead of the third Test. He suffered the shoulder problem during England’s massive win in the second Test match, where he was Australia’s best bowler on show. However, his scans showed
that there is no considerable damage.
However, Ryan Harris was the pick of the bowlers for Australia in Adelaide as he bowled with great courage and control. As a result, the quick bowler registered significant figures of 2/84 in his marathon spell of 29 overs. Apart from Harris, every Australian
front line bowler went for over 100 runs at a run-rate of above 4 in England innings.
Furthermore, Harris was the only one, who moved the ball in the air and consistently bowled at over 140 km/h. Australia's physiotherapist, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Alex-Kountouris-c43123 said, “Harris’ shoulder injury was minor. He was able to bowl during the game unrestricted and scans
have cleared him of any significant damage.”
Australia is facing tough selection calls especially in bowling department as the bowlers have been unable to take 20 wickets. In addition, the bowlers have been leaking runs and in doing so; they have conceded 1137 runs, scalping only 6 wickets in two innings.
Apart from a six-wicket haul in Brisbane, Peter Siddle has struggled for line and direction. Resultantly, Siddle is unable to take a wicket in the next two outings.
Doug Bollinger, who has been Australia’s premier quick bowler in the recent past, struggled in the Second Ashes Test. His fitness and control was below par as he gave away 130 runs in his 29 overs, amassing only one victim. He might be replaced by Mitchell
Johnson.
Johnson, who was dropped for the first time in his Test career in Adelaide, has been working in the nets with Australia’s bowling coach Troy Cooley. His domestic team http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Queensland-c834 in a Sheffield Shield match on Friday, instead
of playing for his team he is training with the national squad at Perth, so this is an indication of his return to the national side.
Nathan Hauritz will be likely replacement for struggling Doherty. Hauritz cracked up 146 runs, playing for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-South-Wales-c823, though he needs some wickets to impress the national selectors.
Australian Squad is all set to be announced on Friday evening. A number of changes in the final eleven are to be expected ahead of the third challenge at W.A.C.A.
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