AUS vs PAK: Former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy didn’t mince phrases in his criticism of Australia’s lackluster batting within the first ODI in opposition to Pakistan on the Melbourne Cricket Floor (MCG). Australia narrowly clinched a two-wicket win, chasing down Pakistan’s goal of 204 in 33.3 overs.
“We’ve loads to study,” Healy acknowledged on SENQ.
“We’re gearing up for the Champions Trophy, so there aren’t many alternatives left earlier than a closing group must be chosen.
“We must be taking part in these video games correctly, however they’re treating it like a schoolyard.
“It wasn’t ok. We gained, however simply barely, with 17 overs to spare.
“Gone is the flexibility to only knock it round. Josh Inglis and Steve Smith needed to gradual issues down, and even they received out taking part in false photographs.
“Our shot choice was poor, and Matt Quick and Jake Fraser-McGurk performed like schoolyard bullies.
“The disregard for situations was unacceptable. The bowlers, together with Mitch Starc, mentioned in the course of the innings break that the pitch was two-paced and uneven in bounce.
“So what will we do? We attempt to slog the Pakistani bowlers in all places.
“The batters didn’t study something from what the bowlers instructed them; they didn’t respect the opposition sufficient.
“When Pakistan’s bowlers received on a roll, they had been laborious to cease.
“The Australian boys’ egos couldn’t be put aside for even half an hour.
“Inglis and Smith confirmed restraint, after which Pat Cummins needed to as effectively.”
The second sport can be performed in Adelaide on Friday, with the ultimate ODI in Perth on Sunday. The collection will conclude with three T20s.
