http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 v Australia: 3rd Test – Australian batsmen to watch out for
With an aim to clinch the series the 2-0, Australia will step into the field to take on Sri Lanka in the third and the final Test, set to be played at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo from Friday, September 16 to September 20, 2011.
The game is of high importance for both sides. While the Kangaroos are determined to produce a good result in the epic encounter, the islanders are geared up to crush the tourists and restore some pride by winning the final battle.
The visiting side definitely performed better with the bat during the last two matches. The Aussie side has some world-class batsmen who can hammer Sri Lanka’s bowling attack and lift the team to another victory on the crucial tour.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MEK-Hussey-c1942 will be Australia’s key batsmen to watch out for.
Ricky Ponting
Despite the fact that Ponting missed the second Test because of family engagements, the veteran batsman will not take much time to settle down. In the first match, the right-handed batsman failed to cross 50-run mark but his steady knock of 44 runs helped
the Australians reach a decent total in the first innings.
He is a stylish stroke-maker who can change his game according to the game's need. The experience of the 36-year-old batsman will be extremely crucial at his new, No.4 spot.
Ponting’s job will be to prevent the Lankans from making further damage if the Australian openers fail to provide a good start. He has played in 153 Tests, collecting 12411 runs at an average of 53.26.
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Marsh impressed the whole cricketing fraternity with his fabulous ton on his debut. Ponting’s exit provided him the chance to play his first Test game and the left-handed young man grabbed the opportunity with both hands, hitting a fantastic 141-run-knock
in the second Test against the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lions-c808.
He is an attacking cricketer who does not let the opposition impose any pressure despite the regular fall of wickets at the other end. Moreover, he has a great temperament and strong technique to do well in the longest version of the game.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Simon-James-Marshall-c90362 will try to keep the fine work going and produce equally good performance.
Michael Hussey
The classy left-handed batsman is in outstanding touch these days. He smashed a superb innings of 95 runs in the first match and subsequently hit a marvellous 142-run-knock in the last outing.
Along with the quality of taking responsibility, he has a knack of playing an anchor role in the innings. Hussey is the backbone of Australia’s batting line-up, as he is one of the most experienced fellows in the present Aussie crew.
The 36-year-old batsman has a great record in the traditional version of the game, as he is just 98 runs short of his 5000. Furthermore, he has smashed 14 hundreds in 61 Tests for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746.
Although, the Lankan side has a few dangerous players in the bowling department, the Kangaroos have the firepower to face them. It will be exciting to see, which of these batting maestros shine and guide the side to the much-needed glory in the high-voltage
game.
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