Smith Backs Rookie Spinner Beer to Step Up to Test Plate in Perth

Western Mail › December 15, 2010

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AUSTRALIA spinner Steve Smith has backed Michael Beer to make an impact if he is called upon to make his debut in the third Ashes Test tomorrow morning.

With just five first-class games and 16 wickets to his name, 26- year-old Beer is one of Australia's biggest selection gambles since fellow spinner Peter Taylor was plucked from obscurity to play in the fifth Ashes Test during the 1986-87 series.

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Smith Backs Rookie Spinner Beer to Step Up to Test Plate in Perth

Beer himself admitted he may not be ready for Test cricket but Smith, who was also included in the squad for the clash in Perth...

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