Young Australian team well capable of beating New Zealand, believes Michael Clarke – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754, if the guys play to their potential.
Clarke and his men are scheduled to meet the Kiwis in the two-game Test series, with the opening match being held at Brisbane, from December 1, 2011.
Due to the fitness problems of many key players, such as http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Iftikhar-Ali-Khan-Pataudi-Nawab-of-c64075 Cummins, a new-look Aussie side is all set to take on the Kiwis in the first battle.
Australia’s squad for the Gabba Test includes http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Pattinson-c1653 – the players who are yet to earn the baggy green.
However, the skipper is confident of his team’s good show, and despite rating the Black Caps as tough rivals, he claimed that the young generation of Australian cricketers is good enough to compete.
"As long as we prepare as well as we can and play as well as we can through those five days, I don't see any reason why we won't have success. New Zealand are always a tough team to beat, don't get me wrong, but if we're at our best with this squad, we'll
beat them. I think it's a great opportunity for these young guys to come in and make their debut," said http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clarke-c51120 – somebody with the reins in his hands since Australia’s World Cup 2011 debacle.
Limited-overs specialist, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DA-Warner-c1301, is also expected to make his Test debut, as he will fill in Watson’s boots at the opening spot.
Clarke however, remained tight-lipped when asked about the final line-up for the Gabba encounter, sharing that the final decision will be made after taking a close look at the track.
“(Tuesday) we train there and I look forward to seeing what the pitch is like and then I'll speak to the other selectors and we'll make a call from there,” added the 30-year-old middle-order batter who will be aiming to regain his form in the series opener.
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