Jhye Richardson could show up in 11 months this week, yet the paceman has missed determination in Australia ODI Squad for the upcoming home series against New Zealand.
Richardson was added to Australia’s ODI squad for their Qantas Tour of South Africa, with the first match to be played in Paarl on Saturday, yet didn’t make the cut for the following Gillette 50-over battle against the Kiwis in Australia between March 13-20 in Sydney and Hobart.
Australia have affirmed the first 14-player ODI squad for the SA visit, excluding Richardson, will be held for the three home ODIs against New Zealand one month from now.
The 23-year-old was one of five quick bowlers picked in Australia’s squad for the T20 leg of the three-week visit however has been ignored for the initial two rounds of the crusade.
With the series to be chosen in Cape Town at an early stage Thursday morning AEDT, Australia are tipped to pick a full-quality side, which means Richardson will probably pass up a major opportunity once more.
In any case, the Western Australian could rather have an impact in the three one-day matches to come, with Josh Hazlewood effectively affirmed as an expansion to the ODI gathering.
Australia ODI squad
Aaron Finch (c), Ashton Agar, Alex Carey (VC), Pat Cummins (VC), Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Jhye Richardson (SA series only), Kane Richardson, D’Arcy Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.
“Jhye is performing exceptionally well, as we saw throughout the Big Bash,” said selection chief Trevor Hohns. “He has slotted back into the T20 squad in South Africa and is pushing for a place in that side.
“We are very fortunate to have such a deep pool of fast bowlers. Jhye has earnt his place after the hard work he has done to get back into his best form after a serious injury.
“Keeping him in South Africa with the one-day squad gives us another exceptional fast bowler who is ready to go.”