Cam Bancroft’s Sheffield Shield campaign has exploded to life with his first century of the season against South Australia.

With Test selection still a faint possibility at the start of the season, scores of 10, three, three and five all but ended his baggy green dream.

However, international speculation has never fazed the veteran opener, and Bancroft looked as free as he has been all season at the WACA on Tuesday and Wednesday.

South Australia’s rusty start with the ball in the final session of day one gave Bancroft the fast start he needed to settle the nerves.

He guided off his legs beautifully and punished wide balls outside off.

As he approached the 50-mark, his driving came to the fore, targeting the shorter straight boundaries.

A night’s sleep did nothing but assist Bancroft’

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