THE STORY
In December 2021, Australian paceman Scott Boland was added to the squad for the third Ashes Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. He made his Test debut on Boxing Day, taking six wickets for seven runs in 21 balls, leading Australia to an innings and 14-run victory and securing the Ashes.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Australia
WHY IT MATTERS
Boland's unexpected inclusion and remarkable performance highlighted the effectiveness of late selection decisions in high-stakes matches.