Bailey praises Shane Watson – Cricket News Roundup – Part I – September 20, 2012
Australian skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ireland-c751 in a Group A T20 world cup match, which the Aussies won by seven wickets.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 in the world cup opener on Wednesday, returning with figures of 3 for 26 with the ball, before playing a blistering half century knock (51 off 30) at the top of the order, to help Australia clinch a comfortable seven wicket victory, with almost five overs to spare.
“...he’s a complete cricketer and I think the starts are so important for Twenty20s,” said Bailey of the world's number one all-rounder, while speaking to media reporters after the comprehensive win. "He’s bowling our first over, opening the batting and sets the tone for us. He was outstanding for us today,” he added further.
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“It’s good to come into the tournament and have people show us the kind of respect and admiration to rate us among the top teams,” said Bravo while speaking to media reporters after a practice session in Colombo, on Thursday.
“We’ve come here as a confident team and we believe we can do very well for the people back home,” added the right-handed middle-order batsman, who also bowls right-arm medium pace.
West Indies have been placed in Group B, along with Australia and Ireland in the 12-team tournament. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DJG-Sammy-c1382 and men will open their world cup campaign against the mighty Aussies in Colombo, on Saturday and will play Ireland on Monday, September 24.
Former http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Z-Khan-c98379 to quickly improve his fitness level if he wants to prove himself in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
After struggling for a wicket during the five-wicket defeat at the hands of Pakistan in the warm-up match earlier this week, the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Afghanistan-c745 batting line-up in the World T20 opener on Wednesday.
“Zaheer's fitness looked suspect,” said Akram adding, “if Zaheer has to lead India's attack, he has to be at the peak of his fitness.”
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