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Shaun Marsh is not expected to be in contention for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan, which could offer another opportunity for Nic Maddinson. Marsh broke a finger during Australias loss to South Africa at the WACA in the first Test of the summer, and Cricket Australias team performance chief, Pat Howard, said it was highly unlikely Marsh would be passed fit for Boxing Day.Speaking on ABC radio on Sunday morning, Howard said Marsh was to have X-rays in the next couple of days, but the likely plan was for him to make his comeback in the Perth Scorchers second BBL match against Sydney Sixers on December 27. Marsh scored 63 and 15 opening the batting with David Warner in the Perth Test, having scored centuries in his previous two Tests.Joe Burns was reinstated as Warners opening partner for the second Test against South Africa in Hobart but failed in both innings, and the selectors picked young Queensland opener Matt Renshaw to make his debut in the Adelaide Test that followed. Renshaw has shown enough in his first two Tests to suggest that he could be given an extended run in the side.But there is also a strong case, based on recent form, that Marsh should return to the side when he is passed fit, and he is likely to be part of the touring party for Februarys Test campaign in India. The success of Renshaw and Peter Handscomb, who both made their debuts in Adelaide, means fellow debutant Maddinson is the most logical casualty should Marsh come back.Although Marshs most recent stint in the Test side was as opener, he has moved up and down the order in both Test and first-class cricket, and could comfortably slot into the middle order. Maddinson has made 0, 1 and 4 in his three pink-ball Test innings and Howard would not be drawn on whether he would be given a chance in a red-ball Test in Melbourne.On a personal note, youd like to see anyone do well. Its been really pleasing to see three debutants, two have actually put down fantastic markers, Howard said. Obviously with Nic, we all talked about Adelaide being tough. But the other thing is, theres never the perfect opportunity.Im sure Callum Ferguson would love an opportunity. And so theres never the perfect way or perfect opportunity, and youve got to take whats on offer. Nic or anybody else, when that opportunity is presented, youve got to come and take it with both hands. And I think that does apply no matter what the age.However, Howard conceded that when selecting Test players, a different set of criteria might be used for younger players compared to older players, with veterans needing to dominate Sheffield Shield cricket in the manner of Adam Voges and Chris Rogers to earn call-ups.Theyve got to top the run-scoring, theyve got to absolutely dominate in Shield, Howard said when asked on radio by Rogers what the future was for the likes of Ferguson and Cameron White, both in their 30s. And I think that sends a fantastic message to all the Shield players. Theyve got to play really well.There is the opportunity absolutely, to do that. For the younger players, youve got to be able to talent ID. Youve got to be able to go Ive seen enough in this player to be able to go to the next step. I dont think thats anything different from the past, but yeah, you expect higher standards [of older players]. 49ers Jerseys China . The (11-11-4) Jets are seventh in the Central Division with 26 points. Fifth place Dallas and sixth-seeded Nashville also have 26 points, but the Stars have three games in hand on Winnipeg while Nashville has two. San Francisco 49ers Store . Haas said he "felt a lot of pain" in his right shoulder when he slammed his racket to the ground in frustration after losing his serve at 3-3 in the first set. https://www.49ersjerseysale.com/ . -- The proud fathers huddled near the Dallas Stars dressing room, smiling, laughing and telling stories while wearing replica green sweaters of their sons team. 49ers Jerseys 2021 . 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In the long run, Omari will be a better student and player for this experience.Spellman, a 6-foot-9 power forward from St. Thomas More School in Connecticut, was ranked No. 18 and considered a five-star prospect in the 2016 class.Without Spellman, Wright will rely more on senior forward Darryl Reynolds and freshman big men Tim Delaney and Dylan Painter.Wright and athletic director Mark Jackson, who met with the media alongside Spellman on Friday afternoon, said the issue was when Spellmans freshman year of high school began.Spellman enrolled at Middletown High School, a public school in New York, as a freshman but stayed just two months before transferring to the Hoosac School, a private school also in New York. At the private schools recommendation, Wright said, Spellman enrolled at Hoosac as an eighth-grader. Wright said the decision to change grades was for academics, not athletics.An NCAA source explained to ESPN.com that Spellman got caught up in what is referred to as the core course timetable limitation. By NCAA rule, once an athlete begins his freshman year of high school,, he then has four years to complete his 16 core courses.ddddddddddddSpellman did complete his coursework, but by dropping back to the eighth grade he essentially took longer than the allowable four years. Though he did not even finish a semester as a ninth-grader at Middletown, the time there counted and started his eligibility clock.Because he ultimately completed all 16 core courses in good standing he is considered an academic redshirt, under an NCAA distinction just going into practice this year. Spellman can enroll at Villanova, practice with the Wildcats and sit on the bench during home games.Once he started his freshman year, his clock started, Wright said. So we get it. We know the rule. We understand the process. We dont necessarily agree with the decision, but we accept it. We just want to move on in a positive way.Wright said the Villanova athletic staff noticed the discrepancy immediately upon recruiting Spellman and brought it to the NCAAs attention, beginning the lengthy and laborious appeals process. The university, he said, worked with the eligibility center, the initial eligibility waiver committee and even appealed to Oliver Luck, the NCAAs vice president of regulatory affairs. The school also hired an outside consulting firm to help with the appeal.But the appeal was denied multiple times.After the first appeal, when that was denied, I broke down in tears, Spellman said. I didnt know how to handle it. Two days ago when they told me again [that the final appeal was denied], it was hard but it was more manageable. Im going to turn it into a positive. Life goes on and Im just going to keep on working.Information from ESPNs Dana ONeil was used in this report. 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