Former cricket commentators Simon Doull and Matthew Hayden were unimpressed with Australian pacer Mitchell Starc wearing wicket gloves during a warm-up session with the Bangladesh team. said. The left-arm pacer was rested ahead of Thursday’s much-awaited semi-final match against South Africa.
Australian pacer Sean Abbott started the match in place of Mitchell Starc, and the left-handed pacer donned gloves and stayed out of the way of his teammates to help warm up before pitching. . Before realizing his dream as a fast bowler, he was a wicketkeeper in his younger days.
Simon Doerr said in his commentary that the left-arm pacer could be sidelined due to injury ahead of the crucial knock-out tournament in Australia, so it would be a good idea to keep Mitchell Starc playing against his teammates. Australian team management has been warned that there is a huge risk > ODI World Cup.
“He’s probably getting some taming lessons from (Mrs.) Alyssa Healy at home. He was actually keeping the wicket for the fast bowlers this morning, so I I thought, “This is full of danger.”
“There are still a few games left in the World Cup, but you’ve mastered every detail of wicketkeeping. “If you were to prick someone, I don’t think it would be very smart,” Simon said. Doll said.
Mitchell Starc has not been at his best in the ongoing ODI World Cup as he picked up just 10 wickets in eight matches with an economy rate of 6.55, but the left-arm pacer is hoping to turn his team around in the semi-finals. I’m sure you’re eager to do so. The final match will be played in Calcutta against South Africa.
Mitchell Starc Hasn’t Really Made Any Impact -Matthew Hayden
Meanwhile, Matthew Hayden agreed with Simon Doll who said he was surprised by Mitchell Starc’s actions and thought breaking his finger on holiday was the worst thing for him. did. And his performances in previous tournaments have been below average
.“I didn’t pay much attention to your forehead, but I could see that you were furrowing your eyebrows and raising one eyebrow. Today is your day off. I don’t think you can break a finger. Avoid at all costs. “He didn’t make much of an impression. He just wasn’t fully on board with the songs,” said Matthew Hayden.
Pat Cummins’ team secured a place in the semi-finals with an impressive victory over Afghanistan. After eight matches, the Australians have 12 points and will undoubtedly finish second or third in the final standings and face South Africa in the second semi-final of the mega event.
