Australia misplaced the ODI sequence in opposition to Pakistan at residence.© AFP
Australia’s former captain Michael Clarke expressed robust considerations over the choice by workforce administration to relaxation key gamers within the third and ultimate ODI in opposition to Pakistan, a transfer that contributed to Pakistan’s historic ODI sequence win over Australia on their residence soil for the primary time in 22 years. Clarke voiced his frustrations on Massive Sports activities Breakfast, questioning why the workforce prioritised relaxation for star gamers over an opportunity to safe the sequence win.
“I am only a bit confused. With 11 days between now and the primary Check, why cannot the Aussie boys who’re a part of this Check sequence play within the one-dayer?” Clarke stated, addressing the selection to maintain main gamers like Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood off the sphere.
Within the absence of those Check-bound gamers, Australia’s batting lineup faltered, managing solely 140 runs earlier than being bowled out. Pakistan comfortably chased the goal in simply 26.5 overs, profitable by eight wickets. Clarke’s feedback replicate considerations concerning the impression of such choices on fan engagement with ODI cricket, which he believes is already struggling to attract curiosity.
“If Australia had gained the primary two video games, then you’ll be able to perceive why they relaxation their massive fish, however it was sequence on the road. I really feel like we clearly do not care about shedding that sequence.
“Should you’re not going to care, we’re not going to care. You’ll be able to’t count on the followers to need to come and watch one-day cricket. We’re bagging one-day cricket, nobody is popping up, hasn’t bought the curiosity,” he concluded.
Along with resting key gamers, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh have been additionally absent from the ODI sequence as they’re on paternity breaks.
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