Harris now appears almost certain to open the batting with David Warner also unavailable and Joe Burns struggling for runs.<\/p>\n
Harris has represented Australia in nine Test matches and has scored 355 runs at an average of 118.33 in two Sheffield Shield matches for Victoria this season.<\/p>\n
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"Given the spate of injuries in recent weeks, we're fortunate to be able to bring a player of Marcus' calibre into the Test squad," selector Trevor Hohns said.<\/p>\n
"Marcus has been in outstanding form for Victoria this season and has had the benefit of facing India's bowlers in both three-day tour matches at Drummoyne and under lights at the SCG.<\/p>\n
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"At the same time, we are disappointed for David and Will that they will not be available for the first Test.<\/p>\n
"We have taken a conservative approach in managing Will since he sustained the concussion and hope he and David will be back to full health ahead of the Boxing Day Test."<\/p>\n
Harris told Fox Sports that he had been happy to fly under the radar this summer.<\/p>\n
The 28-year-old averages 24.06 from his nine Tests.<\/p>\n
"It's been good actually, not being the one that's being spoken about," Harris said.<\/p>\n
"I knew coming here if I went OK I'd put myself in a position, the way things have been going.<\/p>\n
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"I obviously wasn't in the Test squad last summer so I didn't have that distraction coming into this summer.<\/p>\n
"I've just been focusing on what I needed to do.<\/p>\n
"It's been good and now I find myself where I am now.<\/p>\n
"I feel pretty ready and looking forward to it."<\/p>\n
Harris said his preparations wouldn't change ahead of his second bat for Australia A, despite the mid-game call-up.<\/p>\n
"So much crap has been going on, nothing is too surprising now.<\/p>\n
"It's sort of good to know where I'll be going next week and what I'll be doing.<\/p>\n
"I'm looking forward to it."<\/p>\n
Fellow Test squad member Cameron Green is also in doubt after suffering concussion against India.<\/a><\/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":"