News Conference: Jackson Bird and Uncapped Batsmen

news conference: Only this time, he had to elaborate, according to Guelph Mercury. Three uncapped batsmen have been selected in Australia top six, Matthew Wade was recalled as wicketkeeper at the expense of Peter Nevill and Jackson Bird was recalled to the pace attack in all, five changes to the team that capitulated in the second test last week and conceded a third consecutive series on home soil to South Africa. The young skipper has made a habit of announcing his team at the news conference on the eve of tests since he took charge last year, and this was no different. The three incoming batsmen, who earned their caps on the basis of domestic form, will have the added pressure of dealing with the day-night playing conditions at the Adelaide Oval only the third ever in the pink-ball format. So Smith introduced the lineup, starting at the top of the order with 20-year-old, English-born Matt Renshaw opening with Warner, followed by Usman Khawaja, the skipper himself, and newcomers Peter Handscomb and Nic Maddinson at Nos. 5 and 6. The overhaul leaves vice-captain David Warner, at 30, the oldest player in the team. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.