James Pattinson is adamant bowling only 39.3 overs in the past five weeks, the same as he managed in three days when he played his last full match, is enough for him to be ready to face New Zealand next week. The theory floated a week ago by Australia captain Steve Smith that Pattinson would play only half a match in his return from persistent shin soreness was vindicated after Cricket Australia withdrew him after day two of Victoria's Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania. Because rain ruined the Sydney Test, the last time the 25-year-old had a full workload across two innings came against the West...
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