Weatherald and Sangha Deliver Centuries to Bolster Ashes Selection Cases
Selectors will rely on early Sheffield Shield form to finalize the Ashes opening positions.
Overview
- Jake Weatherald scored 183 opening for Australia A against Sri Lanka A in Darwin.
- His performance capped a Sheffield Shield season of 906 runs at an average of 50.33, including three centuries.
- Jason Sangha followed with an unbeaten 202 to enhance his own push for a maiden Test cap.
- Coach Andrew McDonald has stated that the opening rounds of the Sheffield Shield will carry significant weight in Ashes selection.
- Australia have tried five different opening combinations since David Warner’s retirement, leaving the role unsettled ahead of the Ashes.