Alex Carey determined to keep the focus on ‘the biggest game I’ll play’ as Test debut locked in

Alex Carey is determined not to be intimidated by “the biggest game I’ll play.” After being named as Tim Paine’s replacement for the Test against England at the Gabba next week.

Josh Inglis has been benched in favor of the South Australian left-hander.

Carey has been chosen ahead of Western Australia’s Josh Inglis

In a move that had been predicted for a few days. National selector George Bailey informed him of the news on Monday night. But he was only allowed to brief family and friends in the last 24 hours after meeting with coach Justin Langer.

“This morning, the phone started to ring a little louder, which is good.” He said,

“I’m definitely feeling the love.” “I appreciate the significance of the Ashes from what I’ve heard, but I also have a job to accomplish.” I’m going to concentrate on what I’ve done in the past to get to this point and not get too caught up in it. It’ll be the most important game I’ll ever play, and I’ll give it my all.”

“This is also for my father, who has been my coach, mentor. And friend, as well as my mother, wife Eloise, children Louis and Clementine, brother and sister. And everyone who has helped me. I will do all in my power to make them and our country proud.”

He was suppose to be on the Test team for the South Africa tour. That was postpone earlier this year, and he played for Australia A last season.

“Alex has been a frequent member of the national white-ball cricket team, notably in one-day cricket,” Bailey added. “He is a fantastic cricketer and a wonderful person who will contribute a lot to the squad. He’ll be well-deserving of the baggy green cap number 461.”

Alex Carey has made just 153 runs in eight Sheffield Shield innings this season

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Carey stated he was still confident in his form when asked about his season yesterday.

He believes that his significant limited-overs cricket experience (45 ODIs and 38 T20Is) will help him make the shift. Particularly when it comes to his efforts behind the stumps.

He’s also the current ODI vice-captain, having taken over as skipper when Aaron Finch was injured. In the West Indies earlier this year, so he’ll be in good company. Imparting advice to Pat Cummins and Steven Smith.

“I see it as another opportunity in that role. But I’ll also offer what I can,” he said, after playing a lot of games in the short format as vice-captain on the previous West Indies tour. “I’ll feel comfortable enough to discuss what I see since I’ve played with a lot of these people in the past. Even though it’s a new format.”

With Carey’s confirmation, there are only two more selection questions to answer before the first Test. Mitchell Starc is anticipating to keep his spot. But he will be challenges by the in-form Jhye Richardson, while the No. 5 spot will be decides between Travis Head and Usman Khawaja.

Due to the terrible weather in Brisbane. Australia’s planning three-day intrasquad competition has been cancel. And will be replaced by indoor training. And possibly some center-wicket practices.

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