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Australian Wicketkeeper Peter Nevill, who made his debut in his team’s crushing victory over England, will continue to the don the gloves for his side at the expense of veteran regular wicketkeeper Brad Haddin.
Nevill looked solid in his crisp 45 on his debut innings in test cricket as the limelight was on Steve Smith.The Melbourne lad also took 7 catches on his memorable debut at the ‘Home of cricket’. Haddin meanwhile had sat out of the second test due to personal reasons, and will continue doing so for the third test as well. Australian skipper Clarke explained that the logic was as simple as sticking to the winning combination, as he spoke to the media ahead of the crucial edgbaston test.
“Rod [Marsh] and Boof [Darren Lehmann] came and spoke to me and told me what they were thinking.” said Michael Clarke.
The captain also explained that it would difficult to see Haddin sit out of such a massive game.
“It’s obviously a lot harder for me because I have that attachment to Hadds. I’ve grown up playing cricket with him. We’ve spent a lot of time together and I love the fact that he’s still here working hard. If an opportunity comes he’ll grab it with both hands.” said the skipper.
“On the other hand, Nevill made the most of his opportunity in the second Test. I thought he batted really well and I thought he kept exceptionally well. So it’s a tough one when you sit in the middle but that’s the way the selectors have gone and I respect their decision.” he added.
