Leach is a real weapon when it spins, particularly in subcontinent when some skid too. But I think he can be got after when it’s flat and showed last time that he is not adept at the holding role required in Aus. Think Bashir’s drift and bounce will be valuable, but he needs to regain his control.

Agreed. I get what they see in Bashir, but it’s Dom Bess areas. Knack for getting wickets without bowling particularly well. Seems to have lost a touch of control of late. Maybe time for him to have a break, but I think they are hell bent on him being the man for Aus rather than Leach.

Seen a lot on socials slating Key and McCullum for selection lately, maybe because their county favourites haven’t got a chance. But they’ve got a helluva lot more right than wrong.