http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 – 2nd T20 – Australian Players to Watch Out
Following a thumping win in the opening T20, Australia will look to maintain their winning ways when they take the field against hosts West Indies in the 2nd T20, which will be played at Bridgetown, on March 30, 2012.
It was the all-round performance of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Neil-Killeen-c79132 instinct in finishing off the hosts.
The 2-2 series draw was not an ideal result for the no.1 ranked ODI team (allowing http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 to close the gap on them) but they managed to bounce back emphatically in the first T20I.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Watson-c96326’s contributions again will hold key, considering the slow, low nature of the tracks. Apart from his batting expertise, his bowling contribution is another major positive factor working for the Kangaroos. He has been economical throughout the tour, and his medium pace has blended ideally with the Caribbean pitches.
He will be looking for another similar showing in the 2nd T20I, which will help his team to get their first silverware of the tour.
Apart from the flamboyant ability of the 30-year-old, the Aussies also have the every reliable http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MEK-Hussey-c1942, who again proved his worth with a composed unbeaten half-century. The veteran’s experience is held in high esteem, and he still remains a class act.
After having a poor ODI series, the 36-year-old finally returned to form with booming perfection and will be eager to carry that momentum.
Hussey spoke about the non attendance of the original skipper as a major reason for the teams below par show in the ODIs. He further talked about the importance of senior players – and their role of working with the younger lot. His responsibilities have increased with the absence of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377 and for that reason his form holds key.
The rise of George Bailey has also been pleasant for the Down Under giants. The Argus recommendations have certainly allowed many domestic players to showcase their ability at the international front, with the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Peter-Forrest-c2176 and Bailey – all reaping the benefits.
Since taking over from Cameron White, expectations were high from the 29-year-old and so far he has been able to fully justify his elevation as the leader of the T20 team. His batting has excelled, which further allowed him to stake a claim in the 50-over side – a feat worthy of praise, considering the short span.
Another win will give him his first series victory as captain and Bailey will be hoping that his side produces another flawless performance – doing their World T20 preparations a world of good.
While the batting composition remains daunting, the bowling is riding high on http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Brett-Lee-c48419, whose experience of being familiar to the Caribbean conditions has certainly helped him make full use of the tracks.
Injuries might have slowed him down but his determination to play (and more importantly win) has seen him remain a pivotal figure, despite the rise of the likes http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Pattinson-c1653 and co.
With him not plying his trade in the longer version, Lee will be looking to give his all and perform well before going on to contest in the lucrative Indian Premier League.
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