http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mickey-Arthur-c1969 sees batsmen tested in Australia – Cricket News Update
Australia’s coach, Mickey Arthur, believes that batsmen will be tested during South Africa’s upcoming tour of Australia.
With Australia eagerly waiting to regain their number-one spot in Test cricket, they will be remorselessly going after the reigning number-one side South Africa once the series kicks off on November 09 with the first Test at Brisbane.
“It's going to be about the batters. It is going to be about which top six can adapt better, which top six is going to be more consistent over the three Test series. I think both top sixes are in for a real baptism of fire," said Arthur while talking about the series.
Australia know that they would be up against the world’s best bowling attack which includes the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DW-Steyn-c1409 and co.
However, Australia have some fine fast bowlers in their arsenal where they will be banking on http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BW-Hilfenhaus-c1204 to deliver the goods.
Selector, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Robert-John-Inverarity-c85980, while talking about the possible squad said, “We're just delighted that we've got the pace bowling on tap that we have.”
Speaking on the form and fitness of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Watson-c2558, the Australian coach said, “We need Shane to be best prepared for that first Test match. For us right now his best preparation is coming back and playing some red-ball cricket.”
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 from the ongoing Champions League Twenty20 in order to have him fresh for the series against the Proteas.
While http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 Champions Twenty20 campaign where they exited the tournament in the second round.
On the other hand, Australia still have their Ashes debacle against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 on their minds which could haunt them if they lose to South Africa at the Gabba.
However, their 4-0 whitewash against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 last summer was encouraging for the Aussies, and their coach believes that this series will be all about getting back at the top of the rankings.
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