Several players from Australia's World Cup-winning side were nowhere to be seen during the series decider against Pakistan. Former skipper Michael Clarke says it is symbolic of a larger issue in cricket.
Former captain Michael Clarke believes Australia "didn't care about losing" the recent ODI series to Pakistan.Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has criticised the resting of Test stars for the shock one-day international series defeat to Pakistan, saying the reigning world champions "didn't care about losing".
Pakistan proved it was no fluke in Perth on Sunday, again destroying the Aussies — missing captain Pat Cummins, as well as fellow rested Test stars Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne — by eight wickets.Australia's nightmare series with the bat continued in the third and final ODI of the series against Pakistan after the hosts once again failed to bat out their overs.
Australia have prioritised trying to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time since 2017 as they prepare to play India in a five-Test series this summer. After playing in the first two ODIs, Cummins flew home to Sydney for rest, and went to a Coldplay concert on Sunday night with wife Becky.
ODI Cricket Michael Clarke Pakistan Cricket Australian Cricket
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Completion of Andrew Forrest's Clarke Creek wind farm looms as first turbine energisedThe Clarke Creek wind farm is set to bolster the state's wind energy capacity by up to 20 per cent.
Read more »
He coached Clarke and Hughes to Test debuts. He says Sam Konstas isn’t readyThe batting guru who mentored Michael Clarke and Phillip Hughes is adamant rushing NSW’s latest young talent into the Test side could do him more harm than good.
Read more »
He coached Clarke and Hughes to Test debuts. He says Sam Konstas isn’t readyThe batting guru who mentored Michael Clarke and Phillip Hughes is adamant rushing NSW’s latest young talent into the Test side could do him more harm than good.
Read more »
Pakistan battle poised for thrilling finale as Bazballers prepare for daunting trial by spinCricket: Kamran Ghulam has scored a century on Test debut for Pakistan, in the 2nd Test against England.
Read more »
Australia v Pakistan: second men’s one-day internationalOver-by-over report: Australia can wrap up the series with victory at Adelaide Oval. Join our writers for updates
Read more »
New Broncos coach Michael Maguire gathering more information on Ezra Mam crash before ultimate decision7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »