Latest Cricket News: The star-studded Australia team has been bombarded with criticism following their poor start in the ongoing 2023 World Cup. Australia, led by Pat Cummins, faced back-to-back defeats in their opening two fixtures of the proceeding World Cup. With two early straight losses, The Men In Yellow, undesirably, completed a four-match losing streak in the 50-over World Cups.
Kicking off their campaign in the 2023 World Cup, Australia was handed a six-wicket defeat by hosts India, in Chennai. Moreover, South Africa succeeded the Pat Cummins-led team in their second affair, which transpired in Lucknow earlier today. In the decisive Lucknow clash, Australia faced a humiliating 134-run defeat to the Proteas – their biggest thrashing in World Cups.
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The reaction expressed by Glenn Maxwell after losing his wicket in today’s fixture against South Africa symbolizes Australia’s story early on in this World Cup. In hostile conditions of Lucknow, Maxwell was undone by premier Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj in the form of caught and bowled. Though it was a soft dismissal, 34-year-old Maxwell appeared frustrated while having a long way back to the dugout.
VIDEO: ‘Big Show’ Glenn Maxwell Misfires In Lucknow
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Here’s what Australia captain Pat Cummins said in the post-match presentation following the defeat in Lucknow
“If we want to be challenging in this tournament, we need to find ways of performing regardless of batting first or second. I don’t think much needs to be said tonight. Everyone’s hurting, we will try and take a couple of days off and then make amends to come back stronger in the next one.”
The recent substandard batting form of Glenn Maxwell has emerged as a major concern for Australia. In his opening outing in the 2023 World Cup, against India, Maxwell contributed with a minuscule innings of 15. Moreover, the middle-order batter managed to score just 3 runs during a 17-ball stay at the crease against South Africa. However, Maxwell has astutely led the team’s spin bowling department, seemingly lacking depth.
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