http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mickey-Arthur-c1969 silent on possible changes in Australian squad – Cricket News Update
Australia’s newly appointed coach Mickey Arthur has remained silent on whether or not veteran batsman http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754, starting from December this year.
Ponting had not been able to score a half-century in 13 Test innings until finally scoring a crucial 62-run knock against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 in Johannesburg during the second Test of the two-match series.
This innings would have brought back some confidence in the veteran, as the conditions were good for the bowlers and scoring runs was not easy at all.
However, the Australian selectors might opt for some youngsters in order to focus on the future, which could result in axing one of the best Aussie batsmen from the side.
Although Arthur will have his personal point of view over this matter, but decided not to comment until meeting the selection panel.
The newly appointed Aussie coach said, “We'll meet with (chairman of selectors) http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978 down the line so I'll defer that (decision) to John Inverarity and the selection panel. Any team I've ever been involved with I've had a view
on selection, I think that gives you a lot of credibility in the dressing room.”
However, the 43-year-old was in favour of giving a solid chance to the youngsters. He added, “I think young players need to be given quality opportunities to develop their games under pressure and hopefully we can create that environment for them to all
perform.”
The Kangaroos have recently given a few chances to youngsters like http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SE-Marsh-c2470 in the longest version of the game.
Amongst the above three, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758.
However, the stylish middle-order batsman was unable to take part in his side’s two-wicket win over the Proteas in Johannesburg due to an injury.
This allowed Khawaja to make an impression, as he scored a half-century in the second innings of the match whereas Hughes had also scored a fifty in the first innings.
This will make things a touch difficult for the Australian selectors, as they will have to be spot on while choosing their playing eleven.
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