READ MORE:<\/strong> Two years Ashes preparation wasted, says Atherton<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n But Boland is now a chance of debuting at his home ground, the MCG, on Sunday.<\/p>\n "Boland has been training with the team in Adelaide and joins the squad while the medical team assesses the fast bowling group following the second Test victory," Cricket Australia said.<\/p>\n Most recently, Boland took two wickets for Australia A against the Brisbane Lions in the tour match in Brisbane.<\/p>\n But his Sheffield Shield form is outstanding. This season he's taken 15 wickets in two matches for Victoria at a phenomenal average of just 10.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Massive blow for Nadal's Australian Open hopes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n THE MOLE:<\/strong> Storm winger close to securing new club in Sydney<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n He was also the 2018-19 Shield player of the summer.<\/p>\n The 32-year-old has played one-day and T20 cricket for Australia., but is yet to earn his baggy green.<\/p>\n He averages 26.03 in first-class cricket for Victoria but his record in Melbourne is particularly strong.<\/p>\n Cummins will return to the line-up after a COVID-19 close contact ruined his Adelaide match, but there remains significant doubt over Hazlewood, who injured a bowling muscle during the first Test.<\/p>\n For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by<\/em><\/strong> clicking here!<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n