http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DJG-Sammy-c1382 disappointed with performance – Cricket News Update
Despite his side being shot down on a embarrassing 71-run total, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746.
Having talked about the need to create their own legacy in years to come ahead of the opening encounter, the tourists were taught a lesson by the home side, which wrapped up a comprehensive 9-wicket victory.
The win was set up by the Aussie bowlers, headed by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RR-Sarwan-c2371. He then returned to finish of the innings, cleaning up Jason Holder.
To add insult to injury, the Aussies completed the victory inside the first 10 overs. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Glenn-Maxwell-c60189’s promotion to the opening slot proved effective as the aggressive batsman slammed 9 fours and 2 sixes to make an unbeaten half-century.
Despite the comprehensive nature of the defeat, Sammy was keen to defend his decision to have a bat first. However, he was critical of the approach taken by his batters, with most looking to force the play rather than grinding the initial difficult period. Nevertheless, he is hopeful of retuning strongly in the remaining two games.
"It's disappointing, we know the plans and the goals we had for this tour, obviously it didn't start the way we wanted, but it's just the first game of a five-match series," Sammy said. "We've got to come back stronger on Sunday, dust ourselves off and believe we can be successful against them.
"We know we have the ability to bounce back, and that's what I'm going to tell the boys. Yes it's going to be hard to wipe what happened from the memory, but we've had good games against them and we'll think about the positive things."
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