ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023: Why is Scott Boland Not Playing England vs Australia 2nd Test? Check AUS Playing XI

The massive breaking news update coming in is that the visiting Australian team have dropped their premier fast bowler Scott Boland for the second Ashes 2023 Test match against England taking place at the Lord’s in London. Australia will surely be feeling very much high on momentum after having registered an incredible 2-wicket victory in the first Test match against England in a nail-biting thriller. The Pat Cummins-led side have taken a 1-0 lead in this five-match Test series.

ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023: Why is Scott Boland Not Playing England vs Australia 2nd Test?

After having lost the toss and being asked to bat first, Australia captain Pat Cummins stated that Scott Boland misses out from AUS Playing 11 for the ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 2nd Test match. Incidentally, this seems to be a tactical change as the visitors have brought back senior left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc who was dropped for the first Test match against England. Boland ended up claiming just a couple of wickets in the Edgbaston Test and he also conceded more than 6 runs per over in the first innings. On a green Lord’s pitch, Australia have decided to go in with the experience of Starc who has taken a total of 310 wickets from 78 Test matches at an average of 27.65.

“We were gonna have a bowl as well. One change. Starc in for Boland. Boland has been good for us, unfortunately he is going to miss out this week. We are selective with our history. It is a fresh start, new team really looking forward to playing here. Every Ashes here at Lord’s is special. Not only in terms of fitness (speaking about Lyon), but getting picked in all conditions and playing 100 Tests on the trot is a phenomenal achievement,” said Australia captain Pat Cummins during the toss.

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AUS Playing XI

1. David Warner
2. Usman Khawaja
3. Marnus Labuschagne
4. Steve Smith
5. Travis Head
6. Cameron Green
7. Alex Carey (wk)
8. Pat Cummins (C)
9. Mitchell Starc
10. Nathan Lyon
11. Josh Hazlewood

Australia squad for first two Ashes 2023 Tests

Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Jimmy Peirson, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vc), Mitchell Starc, David Warner.

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