Australia coach Justin Langer said that he expects a flat wicket at Lord\u2019s for the second Ashes Test which starts on Wednesday. Australia, who lead 1-0 in the series will be looking to double their advantage at Lord\u2019s where they have a very good record agianst England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe wicket is really interesting, it looks like it\u2019s going to be a really flat wicket to me,\u201d said Langer. \u201cIt\u2019s not a surprise \u2026 the wicket is the last thing you look at when you come to Lord\u2019s. Most grounds it\u2019s the first thing to look at but here, there\u2019s so much else to admire and love about being here. But whether it\u2019s a green-top or a dry wicket, we have really good options and that\u2019s nice as a coach and selector,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOne thing we have got is the luxury of six fast bowlers, they\u2019re all high-class bowlers and we\u2019ll work out what\u2019s going to be best for this Test match, and best for the whole series.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The wicket is expected to turn which means that Australia may have to bench a few high profile names once again. In the first Test, pacers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood sat out with Pat Cummins, James Pattinson and veteran Peter Siddle playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Langer also said that he is curious to see how Jofra Archer performs. With James Anderson ruled out for the rest of the series, the 24-year-old could be making his Test debut at Lord\u2019s. \u201cHe\u2019s a very skilled bowler and a great athlete, but Test cricket is very different to white-ball cricket,\u201d Langer warned. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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