Michael Clarke He has been a powerful presence for Australian cricket both on and off the field. Not only that, but he was very critical of the team management and players whenever he felt the need. Something similar happened recently after the Australian selectors threw out the opening batter Nathan McSweeney and decided to call the 19-year-old opener Constas himself for the remaining two Test matches in progress Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia.
Michael Clarke’s Disgusting Remarks About Dumping McSweeney’s
While McSweeney’s performances in the first three Tests have been disappointing, Clarke believes the youngster should be given the whole series to prove his place in the Australian squad. Questioning the decision of the Chief Australian selector George Baileythe former Australian captain spoke about it Beyond 23 Cricket podcast and said: “Nathan McSweeney has been fired. I can’t believe it. No matter who they chose in the opening position, they should have given them the series. I think the voters got it wrong.”
Clarke is not the only Australian cricketer to question Bailey’s decision to drop former Australian cricketer McSweeney. Darren Lehmann recently questioned Bailey’s decision-making ability as a selector.
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Clarke raises questions about the inclusion of older players in Australia’s squad
Questioning the intent of the decision-makers for Australian cricket at the moment, Clarke then pointed to the lack of future planning at the selectors’ end. The 43-year-old questioned the presence of some older players struggling with form.
“We have it Osman Khawaja He is 38 years old and has not made any runs. He is an older player. We have it Marnus LabuschagneHe was under pressure before the series and won decent points. Steve Smith he fought like a genius, but he was also under pressure. All but McSweeney are over 30, and some are over 30. What if Usman Khawaja retires in two test matches? Does McSweeney come back later or is he pushed to the back of the queue? They should come out and say, “We made a mistake by electing him.” Clarke added.
Australia and India will meet Melbourne Cricket Ground Once again for the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, currently level at 1-1. While India won the first Test PerthThe Aussies made a comeback Adelaide. Third Test Brisbane ended in a draw.
