Australia’s Jhye Richardson has opened up on his Ashes recall and shared how the conversation with George Bailey transpired as well. Richardson is one of the five pacers in the 15-member squad for the first two Tests. He did well in the ongoing Sheffield Shield season and became the third-highest wicket-taker as well.

He has claimed 16 wickets in three matches at 12.50 including a five-wicket haul as well. However, he will play his first Test since 2019. Richardson also stated that national selector George Bailey tapped his shoulder at the Gabba during a first-class game. However, the youngster wanted to focus on the moment.

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He stated, as quoted by news.com.au: “It was strange. George Bailey was at the game at the Gabba and he gave me the tap on the shoulder then. It was more about quickly putting that away and still focusing on the job was at hand for WA. It was excitement, it was a relief and it put everything into perspective and the red ball focus was worth it. It was late in the game during a rain delay.”

Jhye Richardson also claimed that the Ashes is a huge series to be involved in; however, he won’t put too much pressure on himself. With the experienced pacer Mitchell Starc’s recent poor form, it can be expected that he may get the chance alongside Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood in the first Test, starting from December 8 in Brisbane.

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“It’s one of the biggest series you can be involved in. It’s super exciting but the focus is on. If I do get a game, to just make sure I’m doing everything that I have done up until this point. I don’t want to put too much pressure on myself. It’s an amazing squad to be a part of. It’s just about not putting too much pressure on myself,” Jhye Richardson concluded.