Nevill performed brilliantly on his debut in the series-levelling Lord’s Test victory after Haddin asked to be stood down to be with his sick daughter Mia.
However, several former Australian players, notably Matthew Hayden, slammed the ‘outrageous’ decision to sideline the veteran wicketkeeper. In addition, players were reportedly unhappy with the decision.
Dismissing any rift within the camp, Nevill said that atmosphere has been great and insisted that everyone enjoys each other’s company, Sport24 reported.
Nevill, who scored a crucial 59 at Edgbaston to give Australia a slender lead in the eight-wicket defeat to England, maintained that although the loss was hurtful, the focus was on bouncing back and winning the next Test at Trent Bridge. Shane Warne insists Michael Clarke should bat at no. 5 to keep series alive
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