Bird has already claimed 11 wickets in just two Tests
Australia coach Mickey Arthur has announced that pace bowler Jackson Bird is likely to replace fellow seamer Ben Hilfenhaus for the team’s tour of India after the veteran sustained a side injury during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Hobart.
Johnson has already made a massive impact upon his return
Australia captain Michael Clarke had defended himself, saying that he never lost faith in pace bowler Mitchell Johnson, even after he was sidelined for over a year with a foot injury during the team’s tour to South Africa in November 2011.
Siddle and Starc are the only two pace bowlers capable of keeping themselves fit at the moment
While Cricket Australia may have made the rotation policy amongst their pace bowlers in the national side mandatory, it does not mean that all of seamers are pleased its implementation.
Wade is hoping to bowl a few more overs in the near future
Australia captain Michael Clarke has hinted at the possibility of wicketkeeper Matthew Wade bowling a few more overs in the near future after his over of medium pace during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Hobart.
Lillee believes running in the answer to Australia’s injury woes
Australia pace bowling great Dennis Lillee has questioned whether the current pace attack are truly committed to helping the country become the top ranked team across all three formats.
Pattinson is confident he will come back with a vengeance
Australia pace bowler James Pattinson is unconcerned about being ruled out of action for the entire Test summer after sustaining a side injury and stated that injuries are a part of every player’s career.
