Will Pucovski's splendid form in first-class cricket has put pressure on out-of-form Joe Burns as co-opener to David Warner for the upcoming Test series.
Despite Pucovski scoring truckload of runs, including consecutive double centuries in the Marsh Sheffield Shield, Australia Test captain Paine hinted that Burns may continue his opening partnership with David Warner.
The legendary wicketkeeper-batsman said though Burns hasn't been able to have a personal tally of big scores, the team and selectors value his partnership with Warner.
Victoria's Pucovski has produced successive double hundreds, scoring 202 against Western Australia in a Sheffield Shield clash after an unbeaten 255 against South Australia.
The prodigiously talented pair of Pucovski and Cameroon Green were among five uncapped players picked Thursday in a 17-member Australian Test squad for the big-ticket four-match series against India.
Australia head coach has hinted that he is likely to stick with Joe Burns at the opening position with David Warner for the first Test against India despite young Will Pucovski's incredible form.
Australia batsman Khawaja has thrown his weight behind incumbent opener Joe Burns who will fight out with Will Pucovski for a place in Australia's starting XI for the upcoming India Australia series.
Victoria's Pucovski has produced successive double hundreds, scoring 202 against Western Australia in a Sheffield Shield clash after an unbeaten 255 last week against South Australia.
Will Pucovski has pulled out of the first Test between Australia and Pakistan due to mental health issues.
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