The lengthy discussions selectors needed to finalise the Test squad have highlighted the uncertainty over the country's batting stocks entering the new era of Australian cricket. As many as seven players were considered for four berths in Australia's top six before Rod Marsh's panel eventually settled on Joe Burns, Usman Khawaja, Adam Voges and Mitchell Marsh to bat around David Warner and Steve Smith. Rarely has there been this much debate at the selection table over so many positions in the Test side, however the retirements of Michael Clarke, Shane Watson and Chris Rogers threw the door wide open. And there is every chance the...
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