Jhye Richardson in frame for Australian call-up for fifth Test against India, despite still recovering from injuries
ABCFringe paceman Jhye Richardson isn't over-thinking the prospect of playing in the fifth Test against India in Sydney, but will do his best to seize the opportunity should it arise. Richardson was drafted into Australia's Test squad for the recently-completed Boxing Day Test, three days after he publicly stated it is "unrealistic for me to think about international cricket". "It's hard to think about that," said Richardson, who took five second-innings wickets in his third and most recent Test, the pink-ball Ashes clash against England at Adelaide Oval in December 2021. Australia battles to victory in MCG epic Photo shows Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja appeal to the umpire, with their arms outstretched It took every last sinew of energy and self-belief, but Australia battled its way to a sorely needed victory over India in an MCG Test that will be forever remembered for its theatre, skill and controversy.