Khawaja on course for Gabba after Adelaide head blow

With two Tests to come against New Zealand from late February there’s a chance they could play seven consecutive matches together as an attack. The three quicks are being rested from the ODI series against West Indies early next month but some could feature in the T20Is which follow.

Scott Boland has been with the Test squad throughout the season (although was released to play games for Melbourne Stars) while uncapped quick Lance Morris would also be close to a call-up if a replacement was needed.

He was part of the squad early in the Pakistan series before being left to play for Perth Scorchers where he took 13 wickets at 19.00 in nine matches.

“It’s awesome travelling with the Aussie guys but nothing replicates playing cricket,” Morris said ahead of the Knockout final where Scorchers’ campaign ended against Adelaide Strikers.

“[I’ve been] putting a few things into practice – having the bravery to take it out in the middle was tough, but I made a conscious effort to try a few different things and expand my game this year. It’s something you can only get with experience.

“When the pressure is on and you’re in front of a big crowd, you need to fall back on to your strengths and it only comes through playing a lot of cricket.”

Morris is in line for his ODI debut against West Indies in the three-match series while both he and Boland likely to be included in the Test squad to tour New Zealand. (ESPNcricinfo)