Video: Rob Quiney speaks after his Test selection in place of Shane Watson
Video: Rob Quiney speaks after his Test selection in place of Shane Watson
A video of Rob Quiney, who will make his debut in Friday's first Test against South Africa in place of injured Shane Watson, who was ruled out with a sore calf. Watson is struggling to overcome a strained calf muscle and chairman of selectors John Inverarity said a decision on the team vice-captain's...
Written by Cricket Country Staff Published: Nov 05, 2012, 01:35 PM (IST) Edited: Nov 05, 2012, 01:35 PM (IST)
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A video of Rob Quiney, who will make his debut in Friday's first Test against South Africa in place of injured Shane Watson, who was ruled out with a sore calf.
Watson is struggling to overcome a strained calf muscle and chairman of selectors John Inverarity said a decision on the team vice-captain's availability would be made well ahead of Friday's Test.
"A decision on Shane is likely to be made earlier rather than later," Inverarity said in a statement.
"Selectors have named Rob Quiney to be on standby after he impressed the panel with his performances in all formats in recent years.
"He was particularly impressive in the Australia A game that finished in Sydney on Sunday."
The Victorian left-hander scored 85 off 113 balls for Australia A against a Test-strength South African bowling attack led by the two top-ranked Test pacemen Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander in the three-day tour game.
"Rob is a mature player with an equable temperament who has been on the verge of higher honours for some time and his achievements for Victoria were recognised last year when he was named State Player of the Year," Inverarity said.
Quiney, 30, who has played 53 first-class games, said: "It's a massive opportunity to join the squad heading into such an important series. (AFP)
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