Michael http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clarke-c51120 expects improvement – Cricket News Update
Australian skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757.
With momentum shifting throughout the series, the final one-dayer has become crucial for both teams, and the skipper feels that his side’s preparation must be top notch in order to overcome a strong opposition on their home turf.
“It would be fantastic,” he smiled. “They’re a very good team and they love playing in their own back yard. So it’s a great opportunity for us tomorrow and if you look at our work ehttp://www.senore.com/Cricket/Thomas-George-Burrows-c93472hic, there’s no reason why we can’t.”
Injuries have been a worry for both sides, missing a few key personnel. With the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Watson-c2558.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Simon-James-Marshall-c90362, but has not be able to bowl after leaving the field in the 2nd ODI during his fourth over.
If he does not regain full fitness, that will leave the skipper in either choosing Marsh ( if he gets fit) or his younger brother, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mitchell-c76390, who will then provide the added option in the bowling department.
However, the Kangaroo’s leader is in no hurry in naming his XI and said that he will take the decision on the eve of the series decider. "…They (Watson and Shaun) both pulled up pretty well from yesterday's training and we had a pretty tough session, so that's a positive sign for us," said Clarke.
The game is considered the first real test faced by Clarke since taking on the arm-band from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 in his first full tour as captain, the series against the Proteas started on a positive note with the team romping to a 93-run victory.
However, the hosts put in a stellar performance in the second game and managed to square the series. The Aussie skipper is now banking on his team to perform well under pressure.
“….I guess that there is no better way than getting out in the middle and playing against good opposition, under pressure,” he added.
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