Australian fast bowler Scott Boland said on Tuesday he remains eager to compete against England in the upcoming Ashes series despite the possibility of serving as 12th man. The 36-year-old told reporters at the MCG that he feels confident about earning selection at some point during the summer contest, and he believes the team will call upon him if injury occurs or if selectors seek a bowling adjustment. Boland accepted the prospect of missing initial matches while emphasizing his readiness to contribute when needed.
The pace bowler took eight wickets against New South Wales in a recent Sheffield Shield match, and he cited that performance as proof of his ability to dismiss batsmen even after conceding runs early in a spell. Boland acknowledged he sometimes gives up five or six runs per over before finding rhythm, but he said he has improved at controlling his emotions when scoring rates rise. The veteran explained that managing mental composure helped him deliver an effective bowling spell after an expensive start against the Blues.
The pace bowler took eight wickets against New South Wales in a recent Sheffield Shield match, and he cited that performance as proof of his ability to dismiss batsmen even after conceding runs early in a spell. Boland acknowledged he sometimes gives up five or six runs per over before finding rhythm, but he said he has improved at controlling his emotions when scoring rates rise. The veteran explained that managing mental composure helped him deliver an effective bowling spell after an expensive start against the Blues.
