http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Timothy-John-Nielsen-c94043 optimistic about Australia's resurgence as No. 1 Test side in a year - Cricket News Updte
Tim Neilsen, the former coach of the Australian team, has taken heart from the recent Aussie performances against India in the ongoing four-match Test series, which he feels will romp Australia back to the No.1 spot in Test team rankings within a year.
Seven years ago, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377. Under his captaincy the Australians touched the peak of power, but slowly the old guard moved on with time. For many years under
his leadership, the Aussies were world champions in One Day Internationals and Test cricket.
The changing times brought a new superpower; http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AJ-Strauss-c964 last year in August.
The ongoing Test series between the Kangaroos and India has indicated that the Aussies still have the kind of resilience they were once known for, and Nielsen is hopeful that his former team can regain the No.1 spot sooner rather than later.
"We were never that far away. We got beaten by a http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 who were an excellent cricket side last year. It didn't mean we are c**p. Australia could be the No.1 Test side in 12 months," the former Aussie coach was quoted as saying by a leading daily.
Nielsen, stepped down from his coaching role following http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978 and his men in the ongoing Test series, which the hosts lead 3-0 with
the final Test commencing at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday.
Upon his resignation, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mickey-Arthur-c1969 took over as the first foreign coach of Australia in November last year. After joining Cricket Australia, he made it clear that his focus would be to improve the bench strength by injecting fresh blood into the team.
Since his appointment, CA selectors have given debuts to four young players, including openers http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mitchell-Aaron-Starc-c76392.
Nielsen was all praise for his successor saying the changes the South African has brought in the Australian camp have started paying off.
"I am sure a change of voice has been positive, a different perspective. Mickey has had the challenge of having new players come into the side," said Nielsen.
"There is a genuine enthusiasm and want from some blokes to make their mark. Change is never a negative thing and the selectors have done a good job to pick the young players who have been on the horizon," he added further.
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