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Under-Pressure Marcus Harris Gets Justin Langer's Support, To Play Boxing Day Test

By IANS News December 23, 2021 • 10:53 AM View: 1445

In four innings in the ongoing Ashes series, Australian Opener Marcus Harris has had scores of 3, 9 not out, 3 and 23. But despite his failure to give the hosts good starts in the first two Tests of the five-match series, Harris is place in the playing XI is secured for the third Test starting in Melbourne on Boxing Day.

Australia coach Justin Langer has confirmed Harris will open the batting in the Boxing Day Test despite failing to fire in two Tests so far. Harris appeared a man under pressure heading into the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), but Langer has given him his unequivocal backing.

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