Australia vs Sri Lanka 2019: 5 things we learnt from the Test series

#2 Joe Burns is a good investment

Joe Burns made the most of his comeback to the team

Among the many important decisions that Australian selectors took for this series was the return of Joe Burns into the team. With Aaron Finch failing to make a mark, selectors decided to give the Queenslander another chance.

He grabbed on to it in style with a big hundred in the second Test. Again, the quality of opposition necessitates caution in pronouncing him as a proven commodity at this level. But it’s not just the runs but also the way he scores them that gives Aussie fans hope.

Burns seems to have some of those qualities which distinguish players from his country. He is an effective stroke-maker and seems at ease against short-pitch bowling.

The fluency of his stroke-play along with his ability to hook the ball well, even against deliveries which are rising above his head, makes him look the part at this level.

Now, it’s up to him to turn his ability into consistent performances and not let go of the second chance given by the selectors.