Chairman of selectors George Bailey is determined to protect Australia’s ageing stars as he declares Test cricket the “highest priority”,as the game claims an increase in Australian representatives is helping cricket’s popularity.
The 37-year-old has confirmed he will retire from international cricket after the T20 World Cup,but he ensured his final knock for Australia on home soil was a memorable one.
Andre Russell’s pyrotechnics after the West Indies were on the ropes early was back up by an excellent bowling effort to seal one last win before heading home.
Australia take on the West Indies in the second Twenty20 of their series at Adelaide Oval after taking victory in Tasmania. Follow the action live.
Glenn Maxwell returned to Adelaide for the first time since his misadventures in January:this time it was the West Indies bowlers in need of an ambulance.
David Warner laid the groundwork for the Australian victory,smashing 70 from 36 balls in his 100th T20 international.
The Windies will look to bounce back from their embarrassing capitulation in Canberra when Tasmania hosts a rare international encounter.
The young all-rounder’s great importance to the future of Australian cricket was reinforced when selectors unveiled a 14-man squad for the two Tests in New Zealand firmly focused on the here and now.
Australia’s T20 squad will head to New Zealand later this month,where Steve Smith will resume his fight for a place in the World Cup team and Mitchell Marsh will continue as skipper.
Two Super Overs,an unbeaten century,a 190-run stand and 103 runs from the final five overs of India’s regular innings. The third T20 in Bangalore had it all.
The former Test opener arrived in style for the “Sydney Smash” match on Friday night after flying in from his brother’s wedding,but could not inspire the Sydney Thunder to victory in front of a record SCG crowd.