Sutherland Cricket Club players Shane Watson and Steve Smith and St George fast bowler Josh Hazlewood are in the Australian 12-man squad for the opening Test against India on Thursday, December 4, in Brisbane.
Top order batsman Watson played his most recent Test match for Australia in March at Capetown, South Africa, in the three-match series won 2-1 by Australia.
He recovered from his calf leg muscle and ankle injuries to show good form for NSW and Australia in the one-day games.
Batsman Steve Smith was in hot form in Australia’s 4-1 one-day series win over South Africa.
Hazelwood has been 12th man for Australia before but is yet to make his Test debut.
Cricket Australia named the squad today for the opening Test in Brisbane.
Hazlewood and Test incumbent Peter Siddle are vying for the final fast bowling spot to play India.
Will St George fast bowler Josh Hazlewood get to make his Test debut against India?
