Josh Inglis confident he could fulfil Test role but won’t be getting ahead of himself
Josh Inglis says he is confident he can thrive at Test level if called upon, but is focused on making as many runs as he can as he eyes continuing a strong start to the season.
The WA wicketkeeper-batter’s hot recent form has some wondering if he can force his way into Australia’s top six as a batter when the Test series against India gets underway later this month.
Speaking ahead of getting another chance to grab selectors’ attention in Australia’s opening ODI clash with Pakistan at the MCG, Inglis backed himself to produce if picked for a debut Baggy Green berth.
Camera IconAustralia batsman Josh Inglis celebrates his century during the 2nd Men’s T20 between Scotland and Australia. Credit: Stu Forster/Getty Images
“I’ll always back myself and say yes, but that decision is out of my hands. All I can do is make runs and put performances on the board and we’ll see where that goes,” Inglis said on Fox.
“I think I play my best cricket when I’m looking to score and put the bowlers under pressure and I’ve really enjoyed the start of the year.”
Upon returning from Australia’s white-ball tour of the UK, Inglis cracked a century against Queensland in his first red-ball innings this season before following it up with another century less than two weeks later against Tasmania.
“It’s been a really nice (start to the summer),” Inglis said.
“Since the UK we’ve had two Shield games and two ODIs both at home so it was nice to get back into my own bed spend some time with family and hit the ball nicely, hopefully, it continues.”
Going back to last season, Inglis, has three centuries in his last six Shield matches at an average of more than 60.
While Alex Carey will remain Australia’s Test keeper for the near future Inglis’ form is hard to ignore with some believing he could play solely as a batter particularly if someone from the middle order is moved up to open.
Inglis is slated to bat at four in the ODI clash against Pakistan, but was made to wait for his chance after Pat Cummins chose to bowl first when winning the toss.
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