He later took 5–71 and made a fifty against Central Zone, which put him in the frame for selection in the Australian team for the third test. He did not achieve this but was selected in the team for the 4th test, where he took no wickets but scored 64 in Australia's second innings, helping Australia draw. Sleep took part in two crucial partnerships: 76 with Dav Whatmore and 51 with Geoff Dymock. "He will never hit a better 64 in his life" said contemporary reports.