Published: Jul 23, 2015, 06:34 AM (IST)
Edited: Jul 23, 2015, 06:34 AM (IST)
Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin will return to action in the tour match against Derbyshire, alongside Lord’s debutant Peter Nevill. The futures of team elders Shane Watson and Brad Haddin were under scrutiny as critics on Sunday homed in on Australia’s first Ashes Test thumping by England at Cardiff. Chasing a record-breaking 412 runs for victory, Ashes-holders Australia were dismissed for 242 after tea on Saturday’s fourth day to lose comprehensively by 169 runs in the first of five Tests. The last time Australia won an Ashes series after losing the first Test was on their 1997 tour of England. Australia’s media called for team changes as Michael Clarke’s men face a quick turnaround with the second Test starting at Lord’s on Thursday. VIDEO: Liverpool players try their hand at cricket
