Overview
- Scott Boland says he has grown comfortable with Alex Carey standing up to the stumps and now sticks to his standard, edge-seeking length.
- Australia have used the ploy to keep England’s batters fixed in the crease, sustaining pressure without changing length.
- At the Gabba, Carey stood up and caught a thick Ben Stokes edge off Michael Neser, reinforcing Boland’s faith in the tactic.
- Boland has 11 wickets at 28.09 in the series and says he and Carey choose the keeper’s position between overs based on ball condition and pitch.
- Todd Murphy has been drafted into the squad as cover for injured spinner Nathan Lyon ahead of the Melbourne Test.