Brendan Doggett Racks Up Overs in India to Target Test Call-Up
Australian fast bowler Brendan Doggett is building crucial match fitness with Australia A in India as he pushes for a spot in the Test squad ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Fast bowler Brendan Doggett is leaving no stone unturned in his push for a long-awaited Test cap, using Australia A's tour of India to rack up crucial overs and build match fitness ahead of the upcoming summer.
The 30-year-old quick has endured various injury setbacks throughout his career, but a strong domestic red-ball record has put him back on the national selection radar as Australia prepare for the high-stakes Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Bowling extensive spells on Indian wickets offers Doggett a demanding physical and tactical test, allowing him to refine his skills with the red ball under punishing subcontinental conditions.
Doggett views the tour as an invaluable chance to demonstrate his durability to national selectors, who are keen to build bowling depth behind their veteran pace trio ahead of a grueling Test schedule.
Following the conclusion of Australia A's red-ball campaign in the subcontinent, the right-arm pacer is scheduled to return home before linking up with his franchise for the Big Bash League opener in December.
A strong showing in both subcontinental conditions and upcoming domestic fixtures could well position Doggett as Australia's primary backup seam option for the upcoming international summer.