http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978 attributes Australia’s success to his bowlers – Cricket News Update
The skipper, Michael Clarke has given full credit to his bowlers for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 in the opening Test at Melbourne.
He listed a solid work by the tail-enders as one of the many positives for Australia in the first encounter. In the mean time, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377 for their gritty work with the bat.
"The most pleasing aspect was to see the tail wag and get critical runs in both the innings. To see http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-Graham-Downton-c44379 (Cowan) on debut, his first innings
was crucial. There's so many positives to come out of this game," said Clarke after the match.
The Aussie pacers did a marvellous job in the game, restricting the start-studded Indian batting line-up to 282 and 169 in the two innings. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/PM-Siddle-c2197 left the field with
six scalps each to their credit.
The captain cited the MCG pitch as a bowling track, and was delighted to see his bowlers making the best use of the friendly conditions. Another matter of pride for the skipper was that the side executed the plans well, and did not let the tourists recover
throughout the clash.
"The wicket throughout the game had enough in it and it was hard to start. If you got in, it was probably a little bit easier but it wasn't the type of wicket you ever felt comfortable to play your shots," added the captain who is hoping of a similar show
by his team during the rest of the series.
Despite the fact that Clarke is satisfied with the way his side performed in the first match, he warned his guys not to be complacent. Terming India as a strong opposition, the 30-year-old admitted that the hosts will have to be at the top of their game
in order to beat the Men in Blue in the ongoing Test series.
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