50 SPORT WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 16 2020 Green light for debut Young gun on track for Adelaide Test as Burns and Harris fight to open BEN HORNE the last seat on the bus. protocols and he gets through his family.” Langer was still we’ll have a look at him. We’ll Green will make his debut training and he’s feeling good backing Burns but said he get eyes on him today. We’ll CAMERON Green is set to in Adelaide provided he passes (he will play),” said Langer. would wait to watch the out of see how he’s going. We’ll have make his debut against India in final concussion tests, which at “I saw him last night. He form Queenslander and Harris a chat to him today and we’ll the first Test, with this point he is on track to do. had a big smile on his face, he at training before a final call is make our decision on who is and Marcus Harris now fight- Langer hailed the emer- had another test this morning made on who opens. going to open in the next day ing it out for the last place in gence of the West Australian that we got good news on. “I’ve maintained I’ve been or so.” Australia’s XI. allrounder dubbed by Greg “He’s a terrific young bloke, privately and publicly backing The fact Green is set to is firming Cameron Green. Chappell as Australia’s hottest he’s obviously an excellent tal- Joey in the whole time. He’s a debut and Wade and Travis for a shock switch to open the talent since . ent. He’s earned the right for very good player,” Langer said. Head are entrenched in the to accommodate the position he has made his home. “If he’s passed fit he’ll defi- selections through his per- “You don’t lose your talent side means that someone from debut of the prodigiously tal- Langer said selectors nitely play. We’re just going formances in Sheffield Shield overnight. He also under- the middle-order must shift up ented Green, with coach Justin wouldn’t decide on their open- through the protocols, we all so if he’s fit and avail- stands though that runs are the to open. Langer emphatically ruling out ers for another 24 hours, but it saw it was a very unusual inci- able he’ll make his Test debut greatest currency of value to Langer said Wade could any chance of Marnus Labus- would appear Burns and Har- dent that happened with him which is very, very exciting for any player. handle the move up the order, chagne shifting out of the No.3 ris are in a two-way battle for so if Cameron gets through the Australian cricket for him and “He’s been a bit light on, but describing him as Mr Fix-It. Cricket TV feud still in court BEN HORNE

CRICKET is headed to court with a March 15 date set for the Federal Court to hear Channel 7’s pre-discovery claim. The ugly feud is set to esca- late with understood to have filed its own affidavit claiming its free- to-air broadcaster is trying to apply commercial pressure by leaking to the media. Despite the drama going on behind the scenes, Channel 7 on Tuesday was due to make the latest pay instalment on its $450 million broadcast deal and Seven commentators are gathering in Adelaide for the first Test. There was a Federal Court conference heard on Tuesday for the two parties to Heat is in hot water over a biosecurity breach. Picture: Liam Kidston. agree on a date. It will be up to the Federal Court to decide whether Chan- nel 7 should be allowed access to documents and correspon- HEAT ON SKIPPER OVER BREAKING COVID RULES dence between CA, the Indian RUSSELL GOULD Cricket Board, state govern- Lynn and teammate catching a taxi home, seemed “low away from their teammates. ments and Fox Sports. are co-operating with a Cricket risk” but conceded it was a breach of Lynn and Lawrence were forced to Channel 7 is claiming it was A PHOTO with a fan and a taxi home Australia investigation into the “close the rules. sit in a different dugout to their CA’s subservience to India and have put the heat on Brisbane captain contact event” that took place over Both were allowed to play for the teammates while waiting to bat and inducements from state gov- Chris Lynn, who has apologised for an the weekend in Canberra. Heat in Monday night’s loss to the were instructed not to get too close to ernments, not COVID-19, “error of judgment” which could lead The Heat skipper said his actions, a Thunder but under strict other players in huddles or which drastically altered the to a penalty for a biosecurity breach. photo while he was out to dinner then instructions, which included staying celebrations during the clash. summer schedule. ‘Bring it on’ says Langer as Aussies embark on revenge mission AFP and who 20,000 fans – 50 per cent capacity, Warner’s injury is one of a series were serving year-long bans for ball- due to coronavirus restrictions – are of setbacks Langer has faced in re- TOP-ranked Australia is plotting tampering. expected. “We have a very senior cent weeks with concussed Will Pu- revenge in its first day-night Test Smith, the world’s number one team now and can’t wait to get the covski, who was set to take his place, against fellow powerhouse India on batsman, is back and in form, al- show on the road.” also ruled out. Thursday, as both teams grapple though in a massive blow Warner Despite losing the last series, is out injured for with injuries and selection dilem- has been ruled out of the opening Australia heads into the four-Test India. Superstar skipper Kohli will mas. Test with a groin injury. showdown, where the Border-Gav- want to make his mark in his only Virat Kohli’s men clinched their “It’s a great rivalry... bring it on,” askar trophy and ICC World Test Test of the series, before heading maiden series in Australia in Australia coach said Championship points are at stake, home for the birth of his first child. 2018-19, triumphing 2-1, but the on Tuesday ahead of day one at Ad- with an apparent advantage before a Ajinkya Rahane will assume the hosts were without leading batsmen elaide Oval, where more than ball is bowled. captaincy when Kohli leaves. Aussie coach Justin Langer.

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