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Another limited series loss raised further questions about Australia's ability to return to victory after the unfortunate tour of South Africa [19659002] following the defeat against Pakistan in the final of the T20 series in Zimbabwe
. As in England, the average order of Australia was largely responsible for failure, but the list of hitters is not the only problem
Here, foxsports. com.au examines five hot issues facing Australia after the T20 series.
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PLAYER SIDE OF AUSTRALIA: ENDING THE EFFORTS NOT ENOUGH
ANOTHER DEPARTE WASTE: L & # AUSTRALIA IS EXCEEDED IN FINAL T20
WHAT IS NEEDED
Without doubt the most urgent question that Justin Langer faced after his first two rounds of guard
The average order of Australia failed in Zimbabwe for a second straight series, often dragging the camp towards defeat despite positive starts from opener Aaron Finch and D & # 39; Arcy Short
The first descent to seventh place was shared by Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Ashton Agar and Nic Maddinson at the T20.
The six men had an average of 19.66 points each for the series – a figure supported by Head who scored 94-31.33.
Maddinson – who won his place after an impressive campaign in the Big Bash League – made just seven runs in two sets, while Stoinis also disappointed with an average of just over 20 points, despite two exits.
A common theme throughout the series was the Australian effort led solely by Finch, who made 306 to 76.50, including the highest score ever recorded in T20I. Although he received help from his fellow Short, who, although dropped during the series, scored 165 to 41.25, but at a slow pace [19659003]. In England, last month, visitors suffered six consecutive losses on five ODIs and a T20I
Shaun Marsh, Maxwell, Stoinis, Tim Paine, Agar and Carey, averaging 28.06 each.
Once again, this figure was supported by the efforts of one – in this case Marsh – who scored the best for Australia with 288 points at 57.60.
With those on the edges – like Usman Khawaja and Chris Lynn – also used to opening the stick in cricket-limited overs, Langer is left with a shocking shortage of midfielders, which could continue to spell problems in the future.
SHORT WORTH STICKING WITH?
Short was Australia's second best drummer through the three series, statistically speaking.
However, the statistics do not tell the whole story of Short's struggles in Zimbabwe, where he was dropped for a match.
The 27-year-old He was eliminated after the third game of the series of Australia against Pakistan, where he made 28 off of 34 balls, just hitting the limit before Shaheen Afridi brings his
He may have also been technically half of the T20I's biggest partnership in history last Tuesday, but he scored only 46 out of 42 balls in the 223-point stand.
But Short may have shown why it is worth sticking w In the final of the series tri-Sunday evening,
Under pressure to validate his recall, the opener has picked up the rate of 39th attack and has pioneered a path to the best Australian score of 76 out of 53 balls.
Short is able to deliver under pressure, and could be worthwhile to be kept in the top positions.
AGAR HAS FINCH'S FAITH?
Agar could be forgiven for being questioned about his role in the T20 national selection today.
Although he was selected in England and Zimbabwe as the only specialist in Australia, the 24-year-old received only one Sunday tri-series final evening
And he had to wait for it too, Finch not throwing him the ball before the end of the 12.
Agar continued to be punished for 16 points in the turn, reducing him
During this time, his teammate Maxwell was lucky enough to make a rotation in the opening and, with great success, he took two wickets with his first four balls
This role raises questions as to whether the captain Finch still has faith in giving him the ball.
CAN FINCH'S CAPTAIN FUNCTIONS EXPAND?
Finch may soon find himself as captain of the international team for a day instead of Paine.
While Australia lost the tri-series finals in Pakistan, Finch's work as skipper during the Langer tournament
The victorian dominated with the bat, highlighted by his 172 record against hosts, but also brought together an inexperienced team – shocked by a winless tour of England.
Langer admitted the future of skipper ODI Paine in the team was on the air after Australia 's 5-0 defeat against England.
Asked about Finch's potential to take over from the Tasmanian, Langer said the 31-year-old had made a solid case.
"I've talked about it since the day I was appointed, after this tour, we'll be looking very closely at everything we're doing right now from our leaders, which is such an important priority for Australian cricket ". in a pr after match
"Finchy has certainly put his best foot forward in this series."
WILL THE BAPTISM OF FIRE NEED DREAMS?
Langer had no choice but to align largely inexperienced teams in England and Zimbabwe
and there will be no miraculous upheavals, with rookies – like Jhye Richardson and Short – in admirable performances. at best, but not the winning matches.
With a lack of experienced players available to support juniors on the side, the weaknesses of the latter were magnified, leaving them vulnerable to a punch at the first opportunity.
After the tri-series, the balance on the side has been bad and changes will be made.
"Usually you have eight of these (experienced) players and a few younger players," said Langer. ] "We probably have three experienced players (Finch, Maxwell and Andrew Tye) and eight very inexperienced players."
"The balance is not quite right at the moment and I hope we will regain that balance we usually hav e in the Australian cricket team."
With AAP
