Geoff Lawson, the former Australian pacer and the former Pakistan coach, has recently spoken about Australia’s playing XI for their upcoming home Test series opener against India. Lawson has hugely disappointed with the recent performances of the all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and believes that he should be dropped out from the squad.
Australia’s four-match home Test series against India will begin from December 6 at Adelaide. Before the first Test, Lawson revealed his favourite playing XI of the Australian cricket team. While he wants to drop Mitchell Marsh, he also wants to see Travis Head in the playing XI.
On Sunday, Lawson told Bill & Boz on Fox Sports, “Given the 14 they’ve named, Peter Siddle and Chris Tremain are the extra fast bowlers … they are not going to get a run at the moment. The other person I would leave out is Mitchell Marsh.
“I want Travis Head to play at home in Adelaide. He’s a young guy who has played a few Test matches, he’s on the way up.
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“Mitchell Marsh has had his opportunity. He’s averaging 26 over 30 odd Test matches, he’s hardly bowling at all. He’s not providing the all-rounder values. There is no way I’m playing Mitch Marsh.
“I’m happy to play Travis Head because he is a specialist.”
The Australian team management hasn’t revealed yet the opening batsmen for the first Test while there are many options available for this important slot. However, Lawson feels Marcus Harris should open with Aaron Finch during the first Test.
Lawson said, “Aaron Finch will be opening, then we’ll have Marcus Harris who has earned his spot in the team through Sheffield Shield performances. That’s the way it always used to be done so it’s nice to see someone doing that.”
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Geoff Lawson’s Australian playing XI for the Adelaide Test: Tim Paine (capt/wk), Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Aaron Finch, Peter Handscomb, Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh, Mitchell Starc
