Meet Australia Test team’s newest member: 7-year-old Archie Schiller

Tribune Web Desk
Chandigarh, December 23

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The newest member of the Australian Test team is only seven years old and his ascension has been rather quick. Cricket Australia has announced that he will be the co-captain for the Boxing Day Test starting on Wednesday at the MCG.

Archie Schiller, a leg spinner from Adelaide, suffers from a heart condition. His dream has been made possible through Make-A-Wish Australia, which learned of Archie's circumstances and aspirations when he prepared for his most recent operation.

Meet the newest member of the Australian Test team: |

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau)

Archie turned seven on Saturday – the same day captain Tim Paine delivered the news to the bubbly youngster.

Thanks to everyone who saw the Australian and Indian teams at BUPA Family Day today, with officially opening the Indian Summer Festival!

The Festival will run on the 26th and 27th of December at Yarra Park, MCG, during the first two days of the Boxing Day Test.

— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus)

Archie’s inclusion in an extended Test squad was made public earlier this month and he learned the news via a phone call from coach Justin Langer, while the national team was in the UAE for their recent series against Pakistan.

Archie also rubbed shoulders with his heroes during a training session at Adelaide Oval earlier this month.

Happy birthday Archie Schiller! The new Aussie squad member recently got a chance to meet his heroes with thanks and he'll rejoin his teammates on Sunday at the MCG

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— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau)

India started the series brilliantly as they defeated the hosts by 31 runs in Adelaide but Tim Paine’s side scripted a brilliant comeback in Perth to tie the series 1-1 thanks to a commanding 146-run victory.