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David Hussey desperate for a Test opportunity ? Cricket News Update

In the wake of his elder brother?s decision to step aside from international cricket at end of the ongoing Test summer, David Hussey has added his say on the vacant Australian middle-order spot, hoping to get a opportunity to prove his own mettle in the longer version.

"I desperately want to play Test cricket and I haven't had the opportunity," Hussey told reporters on Monday."I don't think I'd be able to replace Mike as a player (but) I think it'd be a privilege to play Test cricket in his position. If that happens it would be fantastic. "

Michael Hussey?s announcement remained a surprise to all cricketing observers, giving the left-hander?s imperious form of late. However, the demanding nature of the sport had taken its toll on the player and forced him to consider his future with the national team. The left-hander had to wait for a considerable while before being handed a debut at the age of 30, in 2004, but seemingly will bout out on his own terms, and arguably at the peak of his powers.

The conclusion of the traditional Sydney Test will again force Cricket Australia to pick a candidate to replace Hussey, having already elevated Phillip Hughes to the Test side following Ricky Ponting?s decision to hang his boots.

Usman Khawaja had been earmarked as the leading candidate for the role after being called up to the Test setup as cover for Michael Clarke. The skipper suffered a hamstring injury at Hobart, and remains a doubt for the upcoming Test against the touring Sri Lankans.

However, with Australia looking to deal with the loss of their two most experienced players, Clarke opened the door for some of the ageing players to stake their claims on the available spot.

David, who has been racking up runs in various domestic circuits over the past decade, said that he was eager to grab his chance, and accompany his teammates on the upcoming tours of India and England. The 35-year-old has played 64 ODIs and 39 T20Is for his country but has yet to earn a Test call-up.

"I guess my advantage is I've played for a long time. I know my game pretty well. I've made a lot of first-class runs."Allegedly I'm a very good player of spin, so I'd love to prove myself against the Indians. "

Source: http://blogs.bettor.com/David-Hussey-desperate-for-a-Test-opportunity-Cricket-News-Update-a212114

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