“It's a good sign… because batting has probably been a worry for us. [Many have asked] 'Where are the next generation of batsmen coming from?' And all of a sudden we are starting to see some new names that give us some hope. It's good they've got an opportunity, and it's even better that they've taken it”

— Greg Chappell

Quoted on Canberra Times (February 5, 2016), "Spate of young batsmen making centuries shows Australia's batting depth improving" http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/cricket/spate-of-young-batsmen-making-centuries-shows-australias-batting-depth-improving-20160205-gmmvew.html

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