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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Martin Pegan

Scott Boland seeks to inspire next generation as Indigenous history beckons in Ashes opener

Scott Boland hopes Brendan Doggett will become the third Indigenous men’s cricketer to play a Test for Australia when the Ashes begin in Perth
Scott Boland hopes Brendan Doggett will become the third Indigenous men’s cricketer to play a Test for Australia when the Ashes begin in Perth. Photograph: Richard Wainwright/AAP

Scott Boland expects Brendan Doggett to help inspire a new generation of Indigenous cricketers, as a slice of history beckons for the duo when the Australia XI is named for the Ashes opener in Perth.

The fast bowlers are on the verge of shattering the glass ceiling and becoming the first pair of Indigenous cricketers to be included in the same Australia side as spots open up with Josh Hazlewood joining injured captain Pat Cummins on the sidelines.

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