Shane Warne has called on Nathan Hauritz to prove he is the No 1 spinner in the country after endorsing his selection ahead of Tasmania's Xavier Doherty for the first Ashes Test
Shane Warne has called on Nathan Hauritz to prove he is the No 1 spinner in the country after endorsing his selection ahead of Tasmania's Xavier Doherty for the first Ashes Test.
Doherty, who bowls left-arm orthodox, was a surprise inclusion in an extended 17-man squad named on Monday, with National selection panel chairman Andrew Hilditch publicly declaring the national selectors face a big decision in the spin department.
But Warne believes Hauritz has already done enough to cement his spot for the Brisbane Test, and said: "I think Nathan Hauritz is our No 1 spinner, he has a very good record in Australia and I'm sure he'll get first chance."
He added: "I had a chat with him just before the Boxing Day Test last year and talked about being positive.
"I said 'mate, you're bowling well, get some right fields, work with Ricky (Ponting) to get the right fields and bowl to get someone out. Ask yourself how am I getting them out and if you ask how am I getting them out that naturally gives you a positive mindset'.
"And if he does that he'll be fine."
