We're a team that's learning - Michael Clarke - Cricket News Update
Australian skipper, Michael Clarke, said on Wednesday that they are a learning side with a lot of youngsters who are gaining experience with every single game they play.
Speaking to the media reporters at the day end press conference at SCG on Wednesday, the home skipper said that the dressing room environment was quite positive; however, he did admit that the winning streak could be the reason
behind that.
"We're a team that's learning," said Clarke who was not out on 251 at the end of Day two of Sydney Test. "Young guys are getting a bit of experience and working out that winning Test matches is hard work. There's a really good feeling
within the team but that's obviously because we're getting a bit of success,” he added further.
In the ongoing second Test against India in Sydney, Australia was in a commanding position at the stumps on day two having set a first innings lead of 291 runs with double centurion http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978 and experienced middle-order batsman
Mike Hussey still at the crease.
This was Clarke’s fourth Test century since taking over as captain in April last year. On his way to a tremendous 251 not out, Clarke shared a colossal 288-run partnership with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746’s
fifth highest partnership for that wicket and their highest fourth-wicket partnership against India.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clarke-c51120 urged the side to keep building on consistency and continue doing the good work. The Australian skipper admitted that India are a formidable side and can bounce back at any stage.
"Our preparation couldn't be better, we just need to keep building on that consistency, continuing to do our work; and when you get chances in a game you've got to grab them with both hands,” said the 30-year-old http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-South-Wales-c823
batsman who has been in his peak form since taking over as captain from Ponting following the Ashes and World Cup failures.
“If India get on top of you, they're a really hard team to stop, so we've got to make sure that when we've got momentum we keep the ball rolling," the home skipper insisted.
Earlier http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 was bundled out for a meager 191 total in their first innings.
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