Wade can be makeshift opener in Test for Australia, feels Clarke

Former skipper Michael Clarke believes in-form wicketkeeper-batsman Matw We can be a makeshift opener in an injury-hit Australia squ for first Test against India beginning at elaide on December 17. Australia are grappling with injury issues ahe of day-night Test with David Warner being ruled out due to a groin injury, while Will Pucovski, who was considered a sure-short selection for opening Test, is w a doubtful starter after suffering a concussion in a warm-up game against India A in Sydney.

Joe Burns' awful run of form has only ded to list of worries for selectors. With Cameron Green making a case for his selection with a hundred against India A, Clarke feels in that case We should be pushed up batting order.

"If you're going to pick (all-rounder) Cameron Green n you've got to find ar spot for Wey," Clarke told AAP. "He's got to be in that starting XI but that could be anywhere in that team. That could be opening batting if need be. I think Wey can do that."

We h smashed back-to-back fifties in last two T20Is against India. However, he has never batted higher than .5 in Test cricket though he did open for Australia in 10 ODIs, averaging 30.60 with a highest score of 75.

Im Credits: AP