Dubai: Australia will continue to play with four specialist fast bowlers Twenty20 His all-rounder will play the role of fifth bowler in the World Cup, vice-captain Pat Cummins said on Friday.
all rounder Glen Maxwell And Marcus Stoinis He conceded a combined 51 runs in his four overs in Thursday’s win against Sri Lanka.
Asked whether Australia were tempted to go back to their five-bowler principle, Cummins refused to dump the strategy that worked in the opener against South Africa when Maxwell scored 24 in four overs. claimed -1.
“I think the flexibility that the structure gives us is huge,” Cummins said ahead of Saturday’s mouth-watering clash with Ashes rivals England.
Against Sri Lanka, Maxwell scored 16 runs in his only over, bowled during the powerplay, before being knocked out by the attack, but Cummins called for Australia, and quickly Mitchell Starc, still took advantage of it.
Cummins said, “Bowling a maxi in the first six (overs) means that Starsey can have an extra over in the middle. We saw that he took some wickets in the middle overs, it is because we bowl the maxi ball. Kind of quick someone was able to,” Cummins said. .
“Stoinis still hasn’t bowled a lot, but we know how much impact he can make with the ball, let alone that extra batsman.
“I think we suited up really well. We were covering a lot of areas with that fifth bowler. We have Maxwell, Stoinis, (Mitchell) Marsh who can contribute in those four overs. ”
Australia are chasing the only major global trophy they haven’t got, while England are bidding to become the first team to win both the 50-over and 20-over World Cups at the same time.
“I think the style of play is pretty similar. We like to take the game forward,” Cummins said of his opponents, who have won their first two Super 12 matches so far.
“They’ve probably been all about the form team in the white ball over the years Cricket.
“(A) big game. We know these guys really well. We know it’s such a big game in terms of making the semi-finals, and yes, always enjoy coming up against England.”
all rounder Glen Maxwell And Marcus Stoinis He conceded a combined 51 runs in his four overs in Thursday’s win against Sri Lanka.
Asked whether Australia were tempted to go back to their five-bowler principle, Cummins refused to dump the strategy that worked in the opener against South Africa when Maxwell scored 24 in four overs. claimed -1.
“I think the flexibility that the structure gives us is huge,” Cummins said ahead of Saturday’s mouth-watering clash with Ashes rivals England.
Against Sri Lanka, Maxwell scored 16 runs in his only over, bowled during the powerplay, before being knocked out by the attack, but Cummins called for Australia, and quickly Mitchell Starc, still took advantage of it.
Cummins said, “Bowling a maxi in the first six (overs) means that Starsey can have an extra over in the middle. We saw that he took some wickets in the middle overs, it is because we bowl the maxi ball. Kind of quick someone was able to,” Cummins said. .
“Stoinis still hasn’t bowled a lot, but we know how much impact he can make with the ball, let alone that extra batsman.
“I think we suited up really well. We were covering a lot of areas with that fifth bowler. We have Maxwell, Stoinis, (Mitchell) Marsh who can contribute in those four overs. ”
Australia are chasing the only major global trophy they haven’t got, while England are bidding to become the first team to win both the 50-over and 20-over World Cups at the same time.
“I think the style of play is pretty similar. We like to take the game forward,” Cummins said of his opponents, who have won their first two Super 12 matches so far.
“They’ve probably been all about the form team in the white ball over the years Cricket.
“(A) big game. We know these guys really well. We know it’s such a big game in terms of making the semi-finals, and yes, always enjoy coming up against England.”
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