'Not too sure yet': Recalled Josh Inglis coy on batting role as Australia weighs up playing two spinners
Josh Inglis has admitted he is "not sure" the exact role he will play for Australia when their Test series against the West Indies kicks off this week.
After scoring a century in his debut against Sri Lanka earlier this year, Inglis was then overlooked for the World Test Championship final against South Africa.
However, selectors have since opted to drop Marnus Labuschagne and with an injury to Steve Smith, the 30-year-old has earned a recall for the Caribbean tour.
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Quizzed on his inclusion and the way in which the selectors announced it, Inglis admitted that it was positive to get an extended preparation for the conditions.
Josh Inglis celebrates his maiden Test century Getty
"I wouldn't say I had a sense," he told media on Tuesday.
"You never really know, but obviously with Smudge injured it presented an opportunity.
"Bails [chief selector George Bailey] obviously told me towards the start of the week and it's been nice to have that early so I can prep and be ready to go."
Inglis was also asked where he will fit in the batting line-up, with the likes of Cameron Green and Travis Head also part of the top and middle-order.
"Not too sure yet," he said.
"We'll sort of work through that in the next few days and we'll find out.
"I feel comfortable going into different positions. I've become accustomed to moving around a fair bit and it's something I pride myself on."
It comes as the Aussies weigh up how their XI will look in Barbados, with reports from The Sydney Morning Herald indicating it could feature a dual-spin attack due to the dry track at Kensington Oval that could break up later in the five-day match.
Josh Inglis chats ahead of the first Test in Barbados Cricket Australia/Sydney Morning Herald
Matt Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon would give the visitors some variety in their attack, while the inclusion of Beau Webster as an all-rounder allows plenty of flexibility.
Should the touring side move in that direction, one of Josh Hazlewood or Mitchell Starc would likely miss out on selection for the series opener.
Young gun Sam Konstas will open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja.
Australia's likely XI vs West Indies
Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Matt Kuhnemann
