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MELBOURNE : Stand-in skipper Matthew Wade has lauded the depth of Australia's T20 team and says selectors will have a headache picking a World Cup squad following the whitewash in New Zealand.
Ahead of the T20I series against New Zealand, Australia T20I captain Mitchell Marsh revealed the team's top batting order. Marsh revealed that the top three spots are "pretty much set," with him batting third and Travis Head and David Warner beginning the innings. These established three have demonstrated exceptional cooperation and performance in previous years, leaving little space for uncertainty regarding their responsibilities in the upcoming World Cup. And considering Glenn Maxwell's recent success at number four, including a memorable 120 from 55 balls against the West Indies and Tim David's steady contributions at six in the same T20I campaign, Australia's top order appears to be well established ahead of the World Cup in June.
With the likes of all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and Aaron Hardie ruled out of the series, Australia was forced to make a change to their squad ahead of their away T20I series with New Zealand. Fast bowler Spencer Johnson has been added to the squad late ahead of the first match on Wednesday. Adam Zampa should be eligible for the series despite a logistical delay in arriving in New Zealand, while Matthew Wade will join the squad in Auckland for games two and three.
Latest pace sensation Shamar Joseph on Tuesday became the first West Indian to win the Men's ICC Player of the Month award for his heroics in the Australia Test series. Ireland's explosive young batter Amy Hunter claimed the honour in the women's category after her dominance against Zimbabwe. The ICC revealed the award winners for January on Tuesday after shortlists were announced last week. Joseph enjoyed a stellar start to his West Indies career.
SYDNEY :All-rounder Michael Neser was recalled to the Australia squad for two tests in New Zealand in the only notable change to the group from the home series against Pakistan and West Indies.
SYDNEY : All-rounder Michael Neser was recalled to the Australia squad for two tests in New Zealand in the only notable change to the group from the home series against Pakistan and West Indies.
MELBOURNE : Australia test opener Steve Smith has batted away criticism of his promotion to the top of the order, suggesting doubters take a look at the statistics.
Legendary batter Brian Lara burst into tears after West Indies ended a 27-year wait for a Test match win in Australia. On Sunday, West Indies defeated Australia by eight wickets in the second and final Test at the Gabba in Brisbane to level the series. Shamar Joseph, who made his debut in the first Test in Perth earlier this month, took seven wickets as West Indies successfully defended a target of 216 to win the Pink-Ball Test. The visitors thus recorded their first win in Australia since they last tasted victory in Perth in 1997.