Australia all-rounder Ashton Agar is relishing the prospect of bowling on spin-friendly sub-continent wickets in the course of the 4 Check collection in opposition to India in February.
Australia are slated to play 4 Checks and three ODIs throughout their tour of India in February-March.
Agar, who was included in Australia’s squad for the third Check in opposition to South Africa following Cameron Inexperienced’s harm, stated he at all times dreamt of enjoying red-ball cricket in India.
“It’s in my thoughts,” he was quoted as saying by Sydney Morning Herald.
“I really like watching the Check matches over there, and I believe enjoying Check match cricket in India is one thing I’ve at all times wished to do.
“It’s probably the most thrilling cricket to look at on TV as a result of the wickets have been wild just lately. They’ve been spinning sideways, and I think about they’ll spin a good bit over there as properly. It’s a tour I’d like to go on, however we’ll simply wait and see what occurs.” Left-arm spinner Agar, who final performed a Check in 2017, has 9 wickets from 4 Checks. From 63 first-class matches, he has an total common of 41.84. He has additionally scored 2271 runs together with three tons of.
The 29-year-old, who scored an excellent 98 batting at No.11 in his Check debut in opposition to England in 2013, stated he would like to bat at quantity 7 ought to he be given an opportunity.
“I really feel like if I do are available I’ll be batting round that No.7 mark, which is absolutely cool, that duty is very nice, it’s one thing I’ve been doing for Western Australia and I believe it’s one thing that makes you play higher to be trustworthy,” Agar stated.
“Skilled sportsmen take pleasure in that duty, you’re feeling like you need to step up and do this job for the staff. If that chance got here, I’d simply give it my greatest crack.
“Any time you bat in four-day cricket you may have time, significantly at No.7, there’s at all times sufficient time. All anybody needs is sufficient time to make 100, that’s each batter’s dream. I received shut as soon as, so it could be good to try this.”