Matthew Wade says he is not the only cricketer feeling frustrated at mixed messages from Australian selectors.

Key points: Matthew Wade has amassed over a thousand runs across all formats in domestic cricket this summer

Matthew Wade has amassed over a thousand runs across all formats in domestic cricket this summer He was told by selectors he needed to bat higher in Tasmania's batting order

He was told by selectors he needed to bat higher in Tasmania's batting order Wade says it's "a little bit frustrating" that Kurtis Patterson is then selected on the weight of his recent runs

Wade says he is no longer "hung up" on being snubbed but admits annoyance at the reasoning from national selectors.

"It's just a little bit frustrating," Wade said after blasting an unbeaten 84 from 49 balls for the Hobart Hurricanes in Monday night's BBL match.

"And I don't think I'm just talking for myself, I think all players around the country — if the criteria is hundreds and scoring runs, then pick the guys that are doing it.

"If that is not the criteria, then let us know."

Matt Wade's season so far Sheffield Shield: Six matches, 571 runs at 63.44. One century, five 50s

Six matches, 571 runs at 63.44. One century, five 50s Big Bash League: Nine matches, 323 runs at 40.37. Three 50s

Nine matches, 323 runs at 40.37. Three 50s One day cup: Seven matches, 187 runs at 26.71. One century

Wade, who has now scored over 1,000 runs across all formats this summer, said he would have loved a chance to press his Test claims by playing for a Cricket Australia XI in a tour match against Sri Lanka.

New South Wales' Kurtis Patterson struck twin tons in the tour game and has been rewarded with selection in Australia's squad for the first Test against the Lankans.

Wade had previously been told by chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns that he was not gaining selection because he batted too low in Tasmania's order.

"It's just hard, you know. I get told one thing and then I see the comments in the paper the next day about Kurtis, about piling runs on and getting picked," Wade said.

"So I don't know, it's a little bit frustrating … I don't think it's going to change. I'm not sure what is going on."

Wade said he was now refusing to dwell on being overlooked.

"Two weeks ago I was a little bit hung up on it and didn't really know why I wasn't getting an opportunity," he said.

"And now, it doesn't really worry me too much.

Kurtis Patterson has been hurried into Australia's Test squad to face Sri Lanka. ( AAP: Richard Wainwright )

"I don't play cricket solely to play for Australia. I play cricket to win games for the Hurricanes and win games for the Tigers.

"I have done that throughout my whole career, I have never been the guy that goes out and plays for individual accolades.

"If I start to do that now, it won't go well for me.

"In terms of changing my [batting] position in the Tassie line-up, I will bat wherever it's best for the team. I'll keep [wicket] if that is best for the team.

"I'm not putting myself in front of the team success."

I want to give Wade a hug: Langer

National coach Justin Langer said he sympathised with Wade's predicament, saying he had been in the player's shoes.

National coach Justin Langer says he sympathises with Matthew Wade. ( Reuters: Craig Brough/Action Images )

Speaking on SEN radio on Tuesday, Langer said Wade had been playing well.

"I watched him play last night and he played brilliantly well," Langer said.

"He's played fantastically and he's going great guns in first-class cricket. I feel like giving him a hug — I've been in his shoes. It's really hard.

"You want to be in [the Australian team] and it's playing out in the media. It's more my style not to play things out in the media, more to have conversations [one on one]."

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