Mainstay in the Australian ODI team as their first choice keeper, Alex Carey is set to make his Test debut against England in the Ashes. The 30-year-old left-hander, who has been earmarked as the successor for the gloves for a while, will finally be getting to wear the Baggy Green, close to four years after his white-ball debut.
Carey will have taken over Tim Paine who resigned from his role after a sexting controversy and went on an indefinite break.
Carey has been a well-regarded commodity in world cricket, known for his versatility in the middle order. He has the ability to play both as an aggressor or as an accumulator depending upon the conditions of the game.
Coming into the Test squad, Carey will have competition from his younger compatriot, Jos Inglis, who has been in tremendous form in the franchise leagues. However, considering Inglis’ age (26) the selection panel might have swayed towards a more proven performer in Carey.
The first Ashes Test begins on 8 December at The Gabba.