Ian Chappell has unloaded on selection talk as Australia zeroes in on the Test series against India. 😬 9WWOS Cricket
, suggesting the selectors wanted the left-arm orthodox bowler to play red-ball cricket in preparation for India.One theory behind pairing Agar with Lyon is the fact that he spins the ball away from right-handers makes for a point of difference."This bullshit about, 'Oh, we've got to pick a right-arm and a left-arm spin bowler' — it's crap. You pick your best bowlers," Chappell said.
"In my opinion, if you pick the best players — one of the reasons why they're your best players are because they're your smartest players. They work things out. "You've got to pick the best of what's left, but you've also got to have one eye on the conditions," Chappell said."If that means you've got two right-arm spin bowlers, well pick them, because they're your best bowlers. This bullshit about, 'You must have a right-armer and a left-arm spinner' ... if the left-armer isn't a great bowler, then it's a stupid selection.
"But when the guy averages 40 per wicket in first-class cricket — never mind Test cricket — you've got to question whether he's a good enough Test bowler.
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