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England shouldnt expect too much of Jos Buttler if he is brought in to replace struggling Ben Duckett for the third Test against India, says Mike Atherton. Ducketts place is under scrutiny after the Northamptonshire batsman struggled once again against Indias slow bowlers to return scores of five and nought in Englands 246-run second Test defeat, at Visakhapatnam.It means the 22-year-old has scored just 105 runs in his five Test innings so far, a tally which includes 56 off 64 balls against Bangladesh on a turning surface in Dhaka last month. Ian Botham believes England need to drop the struggling Ben Duckett But Buttler has not played Test cricket since he was dropped for Jonny Bairstow ahead of the third Test in Sharjah against Pakistan after a run of form that yielded 156 runs in 12 knocks - his overall record in that series reading 34 runs in four knocks - and he is currently short on match practice.The only option England have if they do choose to replace Duckett is Buttler, former England captain Atherton told Sky Sports.It would be difficult to see England go back to Gary Ballance straight away, given that they left him out after the Bangladesh series. Alastair Cook insists Ben Duckett has an England future The advantage of picking Buttler is that hes a right-hander, who have looked more comfortable against Indias off-spinners. The problem with Buttler, though, is very similar to Duckett; when he played Test cricket, he didnt show he had a defensive technique when pitches started to deteriorate and against spin in the UAE - which was when he was left out this time last year.You are always a better player when you are out of the side but that is a possible option. David Gower has some batting tips for struggling fellow left-hander Ben Duckett England coach Trevor Bayliss claimed in the wake of Englands defeat that no player is working harder in the nets than Duckett, who was bowled in the first innings after showing all three stumps to Ravichandran Ashwin.The left-hander looked to bat further across his stumps in the second dig but fell when he attempted to sweep the spinner, gloving a catch behind to wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha.Asked by Sky Sports reporter Ian Ward if the time has now come to take Duckett out of the firing line, England captain Alastair Cook said: It shows how hard international cricket is. There is no hiding place. Paul Farbrace admits that Ben Duckett must improve his batting technique You play and score a lot of runs for your county away from the microscope and then within a couple of dismissals the media and TV are all over it. The whole enormity of the situation can impact the guy.Ben is a very talented cricketer - theres no doubt about it. Well have to make a decision on it, but whatever decision we make Ben is certainly a guy who will be around for England.Our live coverage of the third Test between India and England begins at 3.45am on Sky Sports 2 this Saturday. Also See: India win second Test Watch highlights How it happened Cricket videos Lorenzen Wright Jersey . John Lucas, signed as a mentor for rookie Trey Burke, showed he can score if required, scoring 12 points of his 16 points in the second quarter as Utah built an 18-point lead. Shareef Abdur-Rahim Grizzlies Jersey .500 on the season. The Jets are now 0-5-1 in the second game of back-to-backs. 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Leroy Houston cannot quite believe he could make his Australia Test debut on Saturday -- almost 11 years after the last time he represented the Wallabies.Bath favourite Houston thought his chances of international rugby had deserted him, before winning a seat on Australias bench for Saturdays Rugby Championship clash with Argentina at Twickenham.The 29-year-old last wore his countrys green and gold when Australia A thrashed the French Barbarians 42-12 in Bordeaux in November 2005.Three standout years at Bath have put Houston back on the Wallabies radar, with the bullish flanker joining the Queensland Reds for next season.Asked if he ever gave up hope on his Australia dream, Houston said: Yeah of course. I was just playing rugby -- I didnt think Id ever get back into the Wallabies.But the chance has come around and Im very happy to take it. I cant put it into words, emotions are running high. Now the thing is to try to keep calm and just prepare the right mental space to play against the Pumas.Knock on wood Ill be able to come off the bench and hopefully get that debut. I didnt think Id be involved at all this year.Then-Australia boss Eddie Jones took an extended Wallabies squad on the 2005 Europe tour in bid to boost long-term resources. Houston impressed against the French Barbarians, but was unable to force his way into the Wallabies set-up in the long-run.Stints in France and then with Bath have forced another step towards the Test arena however, with Houston itching for the chance to grace the Twickenham field this weekend.Houston left Bath at the end of last term only to return on a loan deal that expires at the end of the month. The likeable loose-forward admitted he has been relieved to end his time at Thee Recreation Ground on favourable terms.ddddddddddddBack in 2005 I was just star-struck to be honest, looking up to players like Stephen Larkham and George Smith. I was really, really shy. I didnt speak too much because I couldnt believe I was with those guys, getting to train and play with them.The last time I was at Twickenham with the Wallabies I was a spectator, on that 2005 tour. The English anthem gave me goosebumps. I love Bath, the supporters there are great. So its been emotional; going back there was awesome.This time I get to say goodbye, and also look to the future and playing for the Reds. I wanted to give back to the supporters. I left on short-notice with them, and they are such a great supporting base that I felt like I left on a bit of a bad note.They gave me the opportunity to come back until the end of October and finish up hopefully on a high note.Stephen Moore was a substitute in that powerful 2005 victory over the French Barbarians the last time Houston graced a Wallabies shirt. Australias current captain hailed Houstons 11-year odyssey as proof it is never too late to force a Test debut.I remember Leroy had a really strong game against the French Barbarians, and that was my first Wallabies tour, said Moore. Its amazing to see that after all that time he now gets his chance for a possible Wallabies debut.Hes taken the chance to play club rugby in the northern hemisphere and been able to prove his quality. Of course hes coming back to play at the Reds next year but its a good indication that no matter what you do there can always be an opportunity if you want it. ' ' '