Steven Smith says Michael Beer will make a good impact on the Australian side
Steven Smith has said that Michael Beer will make a good impact on the Australian side. The Australian team is on the receiving end in the Ashes series, and the way they have played in the series so far has reflected a lot weakness
in different areas. The major area which requires a lot of attention is their bowling lineup. The Australian selectors have made a number of changes in their bowling department, but all of them somehow have not worked for them that much. After the first Test,
Australia decided to axe Mitchell Johnson and Ben Hilfenhaus from their squad and include Doug Bollinger and Ryan Harris in their stead. One gamble worked for them and the other did not, as Doug Bollinger was a major disappointment in the Adelaide Test. After
the Adelaide test, Australian selectors made number of changes such as the inclusion of Steven Smith in the team. Steven Smith was included in place of Marcus North, who was constantly finding it hard to deliver in the series. The surprise inclusion for everyone
was Michael Beer, who was picked in place of Xavier Doherty. The axing of Xavier Doherty was justified, but to include a player who has only played 6 first class matches in his career is a huge injustice to other spinners on the Australian cricket circuit.
Steven Smith, who was included in the squad of the Adelaide Test, said that he would back Michael Beer’s selection in the Australian team. Steven Smith plays for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-South-Wales-c823 Blues and can be a good selection for Australia
in place of Marcus North. A lot of hue and cry has been raised over the selection of Michael Beer in the Australian squad, as he has played only 6 first class matches in his career and managed only 16 wickets. This actually highlights the mental state of the
Aussie selectors, that they are willing to make any sort of changes in the team to get their winning track back. Michael Beer’s current performances has been good, but to include a player who has only played 6 first class matches is cruel to the player himself
as he would be under a lot of pressure to perform. Steven Smith thinks otherwise, and has backed http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Michael-Beer-c1949’s skills of delivering a good performance in the Adelaide Test.
Steven Smith said that he faced Michael Beer in the Sheffield Shield match couple of weeks ago, and he feels he did a good job there. Michael Beer played for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Western-Australia-c865 in October 2010, and also took 5 wickets against England
in November. Steven Smith said that he bowled quite well in the last couple of weeks and he will fit beautifully in the Australian side. Smith was of the view that every one is quite excited for him and they hope he will make a good impact on the Australian
side.
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