Scott Boland Told To Stop Taking Wickets, Making Runs if He Wants To Be Picked for Australian Test Team

Key points

• Australian fast bowler Scott Boland has been dropped from the team for the third test in South Africa. Selectors say his consistent wicket-taking and batting contributions do not meet their requirements.
• They want a player who can make occasional impacts and then deliver mediocre performances for the next 12-18 months.
• Boland, 37, was told to work on becoming inconsistent to improve his selection chances.