Australian openers were pilloried for their aggressive approach in the first ODI. But Jake Fraser-McGurk says they won’t change their approach in Friday’s game two.
Jake Fraser-McGurk has shrugged off criticism from former Test wicketkeeper Ian Healy, declaring he and Australian opening partner Matt Short would continue their aggressive approach in Friday’s second one-day international against Pakistan.for what he viewed as loose and egotistical batting when conditions should have dictated a more pragmatic and conservative approach.
“Our shot selection was poor and to me, the juniors, Matt Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk , were like schoolyard bullies. That’s not good enough from a cricket system that invests a lot more than it looks.” In light of Healy’s criticism, and with Australia looking to wrap up the ODI series at Adelaide Oval, Fraser-McGurk was asked if he and Short would consider changing their gameplan.“Not really, no,” Fraser-McGurk replied. “The game’s changing and the way we want to play our cricket is really taking on those first 10 overs instead of scraping to 240, 250.
“I think Shorty and I wouldn’t mind having a short-ball tactic early, especially with a new ball,” Fraser-McGurk said. “They’re world-class bowlers and the short-ball tactic last game obviously worked well for them. But you know, our batters are ready for what they’re going to bring.”
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