NEW DELHI: Queensland wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson will be joining the Australian squad ahead of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. He will be replacing Josh Inglis, who is set to return home for the birth of his first child.
Peirson, who has not yet represented Australia at the international level, was part of the Australia 'A' side that recently toured New Zealand.
Last week, he had the opportunity to train with the members of the test squad in Brisbane.
He will be back-up for Australia's regular wicketkeeper Alex Carey until Inglis returns to the squad for the rest of the five-test series against England.
Australia hold the urn after winning the last Ashes 4-0 at home in 2021-22.
(With inputs from Reuters)
