#3 Australia need to replace Mathew Wade
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Wade may not be the best limited over wicket-keeper in Australia's domestic circuit but his middle order batting ability gave him the edge over Tim Paine and Peter Nevill.
Mathew Wade had a forgettable 2017. He failed miserably during the series against Bangladesh and this series was no exception. He struggled throughout the series and scored a total of 34 runs at an average of 11 with a high score of 20. He failed to make a single notable contribution, and was the big reason behind Australia's middle order batting failure.
Mathew Wade's future is in serious doubt as Australia is looking to build a team for the 2019 World Cup. It's now the right time for Tim Payne to strengthen his case.
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