- Clayton is “grateful” for Khawaja’s Test support as Shield compete. Victoria leads by 163 points ahead of what could be a fascinating final day at the Gabba. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India v Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 Victoria scored 136 for 6 in their second innings at the Gabba on the third day for a total lead of 163 runs after the Queensland bowlers, led by former Australia U19 representative Jem Ryan, played with great control bowled.
- Despite only adding five to his tally of 99 overnight, Clayton continued his strong start to the season, which couldn’t have come at a better time for a player who has struggled to be considered for Australia’s fluctuating batting order.
- Clayton, who averaged 49.20 in his last 10 Shield innings, also recorded strong first innings scores of 82 and 67 earlier this summer, taking his season tally to 293 runs at an average of 73.25.
Clayton is “grateful” for Khawaja’s Test support as Shield compete. Victoria leads by 163 points ahead of what could be a fascinating final day at the Gabba. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India v Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 Victoria scored 136 for 6 in their second innings at the Gabba on the third day for a total lead of 163 runs after the Queensland bowlers, led by former Australia U19 representative Jem Ryan, played with great control bowled.
Despite only adding five to his tally of 99 overnight, Clayton continued his strong start to the season, which couldn’t have come at a better time for a player who has struggled to be considered for Australia’s fluctuating batting order. Clayton, who averaged 49.20 in his last 10 Shield innings, also recorded strong first innings scores of 82 and 67 earlier this summer, taking his season tally to 293 runs at an average of 73.25. “Jack Clayton, a youngster I played with, scored six centuries at an average of 38 and no one talks about him,” Khawaja said on Kayo Sports during the second Test in South Africa.
“He’s played 42 games now. When they devalue Sheffield Shield cricket it frustrates me. If Marnus is good enough to play for Australia with that Sheffield Shield record (with an average of 38.91), then why can’t any of these other guys play? » Clayton said he had learned a lot from retired Queenslander Khawaja and preciated his support.
“I knew he thought I was a good batsman because he had played with him and he always tried to support me when he was here. I really benefited from playing with him for four or five years,” Clayton said. “For him to say publicly that it was obviously a good thing, and I’m grateful to him for that.” “My main goal is to get points for Queensland and things like that will take care of themselves,” he said.
“It was good to get the hundred and put us in a good position for the game.” Victoria quick Matt Hennig took 4 for 54 on his Shield debut after impressing in his first List A game for the team against Tasmania last month. Ryan, 22, then took to bowling and got the visitors into trouble early on. Sam Harper, freshly named in the Australian T20 squad for the upcoming series against England, played a T20-style knock.
Queensland established the TR and Harper slipped with an uppercut to prevent Ryan falling to 6 after scoring an impressive 63 in his first innings. Ryan has had a great start to the Shield season, taking 15 wickets in his three games and is on his way to greater honors. His teammate Cameron Gannon took 2 for 20 and topped the overall wickets list with 18.
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