The ‘sorry state of affairs’ ahead of Australia’s World Cup defence. ?ocid=Social-WWOS
It begs the question, do you drop the captain just months out from the World Cup? It would be a big call. Tim Paine captained the ODI side in England in 2018, and was relieved of the role after finding himself on the wrong end of a 5-0 thrashing. At the time, a year out from the World Cup, selectors would not have envisaged sacking his replacement as well.
Lyon made his ODI debut seven years ago next week, but in that time has played just 17 matches, including two games in 2019. “I don’t get it. He’s fit, he wants to play, and I know he was hurt by the fact he never got a satisfactory explanation for being overlooked for so long.Glenn Maxwell celebrates after Australia won the second T20 against India.
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