Michael Hussey: The tournament started on Sunday in Oman with the preliminary round matches. Before the masterpiece, Australia suffered five losses in the series against England, India, New Zealand, the West Indies, and Bangladesh.
His country may not have won an international T2O series since February 2020. But former Australian hitter Michael Hussey remains optimistic about the team’s prospects for the World Cup in the shorter format.
The tournament started on Sunday in Oman with the preliminary round matches.
Before the masterpiece, Australia suffered five losses in the series against England, India, New Zealand, the West Indies, and Bangladesh.
“I’m actually pretty optimistic about Australia’s chances. I think we’ve got a really good team, a dangerous team. If they can get their confidence up, adapt well to the conditions. Then I think it’s a pretty darn good team. Hopefully, they can get on a roll,” Hussey said
The tournament will take place in the United Arab Emirates and Oman. The final taking place in Dubai on November 14.
Hussey praised all-rounder Glenn Maxwell. Who showed great form for the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the recently concluded IPL in the United Arab Emirates.
Maxwell racked up 513 runs, including six half-centuries, in 15 games with an average of 42.75 and a hit rate of 144.10.
“He’s been great to watch on fire. He’s been confident and the good thing is it’s in those conditions in the UAE (he has performed). So hopefully he can carry his IPL form. Into the World cup because he’s going to be a critical member of the team.
“It’s a tough role to play there in the middle order in T20 cricket. So if you’ve got someone who’s in top form. And on top of their game then we’ve seen he can be a match-winner on his own,” Hussey added
Australia will start their Super 12 against South Africa on October 23 in Abu Dhabi.
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