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Alex Carey, Australia’s limited overs wicketkeeper-batsman and the vice captain, pointed out that they have a settled line-up going into the T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to be held Down Under later this year..
In 2019, the Australian side had a memorable run in the shortest format of the game, winning seven of the eight T20Is they played, with one match getting abandoned due to rain. Most of the players contributed to Australia’s consistent performances.
The likes of David Warner, Glenn Maxwell and Steven Smith were in tremendous form in the home T20Is played against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, the pace trio of Pat Cummins, Kane Richardson and Mitchell Starc alongside the spin twins – Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa – chipped in with wickets.
“Keeping the group together and keeping it quite consistent. We know our opening batters will be Finch and Warner, you throw Steve Smith in at the top. We’ve been pretty consistent with our line-up the last 6-12 months. It’s really valuable doing that, you know what your bowlers’ strengths are, what the spinners can do, Zampa and Agar were fantastic, and the top of the order were making the runs,” Carey said in a Cricket Australia video release.
“It was very enjoyable. Quite a consistent group with our roles being very specific. We had a really good understanding. I’m very optimistic. If in six months’ time the World Cup goes ahead, we’re playing some really good cricket, we like our conditions. I know the guys are still keeping fit and staying strong. If we do get an opportunity to play, I think our game will be ready to go,” he added.
Alex Carey, Australia’s limited overs wicketkeeper-batsman and the vice captain, pointed out that they have a settled line-up going into the T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to be held Down Under later this year..
In 2019, the Australian side had a memorable run in the shortest format of the game, winning seven of the eight T20Is they played, with one match getting abandoned due to rain. Most of the players contributed to Australia’s consistent performances.
The likes of David Warner, Glenn Maxwell and Steven Smith were in tremendous form in the home T20Is played against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, the pace trio of Pat Cummins, Kane Richardson and Mitchell Starc alongside the spin twins – Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa – chipped in with wickets.
“Keeping the group together and keeping it quite consistent. We know our opening batters will be Finch and Warner, you throw Steve Smith in at the top. We’ve been pretty consistent with our line-up the last 6-12 months. It’s really valuable doing that, you know what your bowlers’ strengths are, what the spinners can do, Zampa and Agar were fantastic, and the top of the order were making the runs,” Carey said in a Cricket Australia video release.
“It was very enjoyable. Quite a consistent group with our roles being very specific. We had a really good understanding. I’m very optimistic. If in six months’ time the World Cup goes ahead, we’re playing some really good cricket, we like our conditions. I know the guys are still keeping fit and staying strong. If we do get an opportunity to play, I think our game will be ready to go,” he added.
