Hobart-born pace sensation Riley Meredith will get a chance to impress at the next level after being selected in Australia A's starting 11 for their tour match against Pakistan.
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Held at Perth Stadium from November 11, the three-day contest kicks off the vistors' tour before the opening Test Match at the Gabba from November 21.
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Captained by South Australian wicket-keeper Alex Carey, the squad features six players who have donned the Baggy Green including incumbent Ashes opener Marcus Harris, Victorian wunderkind Will Pucovski and returning quick Jhye Richardson.
National selector Trevor Hohns was pleased to give Meredith an opportunity at a higher level.
"Riley Meredith is an exciting young prospect and a wicket-taking option, while Jhye Richardson continues to improve in his return from shoulder surgery," he said
Australia A: Alex Carey (c), Marcus Harris, Joe Burns, Usman Khawaja (vc), Will Pucovski, Travis Head (vc), Nic Maddinson, Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson, Sean Abbott, Riley Meredith.
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