New Delhi: South Australia paceman Brendan Doggett believes his recent wicket-laden comeback could not have come at a better time, as Australia prepares to announce its Ashes squad for the upcoming series against England.

Doggett, who has been on the fringes of the national setup for the past year, made a statement on his return from a hamstring injury, taking seven wickets against Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield — including a sensational 6 for 48 in the first innings.

“It was obviously my first hit-out of the season with the red ball,” Doggett told reporters on Tuesday. “I guess the timing was perfect to take a six-for.”

The 31-year-old fast bowler first earned a Test call-up in 2018 for the series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates, and most recently was included

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