Shane Warne concerned about Australian cricket after Test loss
Australia were pummelled by Pakistan in the recently concluded second Test by an emphatic 373 runs. The visitors, who showed tremendous resistance in the first match, were a shadow of themselves in the UAE Test, which concluded within 4 days. This performance has gotten former legendary spinner Shane Warne concerned, who feels the situation is worrisome for Australian cricket.
The biggest let down for Australia was their batting
Warney highlighted the batting plight of the Aussies, which was ordinary in three of the four innings across the two Tests. In the second Test, the Aussies were bowled out for 145 and 164 runs with no one willing to show resistance. Further, the brilliance of pace bowler Mohammad Abbas downed them. In the first innings of Dubai Test, they were bundled for 202.
Worrying times!
2018 has been dismal for Aussies
Concerns are being raised about the current squad. They have been dismal since the second Test against South Africa in 2018. Prior to that, they won the 2017-18 Ashes and the first Test against the Proteas in SA. But performances dipped and the ball-tampering scandal rocked their world, forcing Cricket Australia to ban their two best batsmen. Aussies need their batsmen to step up.
Aussies need to re-group ahead of India series
The middle order is where Australia have struggled massively since the last few Test matches. Till now, not even a single batsmen is ready to shoulder the responsibility. Barring the second innings of the first Test, batsmen haven't displayed application. Players need to re-group and work out a plan. Ahead of the series against India starting December, things don't look positive for Australia.
Our batting needs to be addressed
Skipper Tim Paine highlighted that work needs to be done on the batting front. "Disappointing to let things slip from the first session on day 1. Our bowlers toiled pretty well on that wicket. It's just our batting. Abbas tested our defence time and time again. Have to go on and improve. No sugar-coating, our batting needs to be addressed," said Paine.
