MCG to host historic 150th anniversary Test between Australia & England
This will make it the first instance of Australia’s men’s team playing a Pink ball Test at the MCG.
This will make it the first instance of Australia’s men’s team playing a Pink ball Test at the MCG.
Josh Hazelwood was determined too unwell to play the second one-day international against England in Brisbane.
At tea, Smith was advancing on his 23rd Test century on 87 in 361 minutes with Shaun Marsh not out 10.
The tourists grabbed the wickets of David Warner and Shaun Marsh in the final half-hour.
The opener bounced back after a lean run of scores to finish the day unconquered on 244 off 409 balls.
The hosts took an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the series with an innings victory over the English on Monday.
The Australian captain was rarely troubled by the English bowlers.
Batsman Alex Hales, who was caught up in the same fracas, was also named in the 16-man squad.
Holders England now face the prospect of losing the series in next week's third Test in Perth.
Peter Handscomb (36) and Shaun Marsh (20) were at the crease when umpires dislodged the bails.
