Bowler gets chance with James Pattinson struggling with fitnessBird joins fellow quicks Josh Hazlewood and Peter Siddle in line-upPace bowler Jackson Bird has been recalled by Australia for the first Test against modern Zealand after James Pattinson was deemed not quite alert to stand up to the rigours of a full workload. The 29-year-old-fashioned Bird was a surprise selection for the first of two matches against modern Zealand,which starts on Friday, having played the last of his three Tests on the 2013 Ashes tour. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com