Bowler was largely unknown when he arrived on international stage at the age of 32 but his weapons could threaten England

“Scotty Boland, he’s now my favourite player. He always has been, but he continues to be my favourite.”

Sure the Australia captain, Pat Cummins, might have displayed some confusion about time and continuity. But his sentiment was what mattered, after another decisive bowling burst from the Victorian quick opened up Australia’s path to victory against India in the World Test Championship final.

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