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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.