Younger gun batter Jake Fraser-McGurk has hit again at Australian nice Ian Healy and denied he’ll change his strategy to one-day internationals.
Former wicketkeeper Healy took goal at Fraser-McGurk and fellow opener Matt Quick following Monday’s ODI win over Pakistan in Melbourne.
Quick and Fraser-McGurk had been each dismissed cheaply, however the Aussies managed to sneak house by two wickets due to a match-saving knock from skipper Pat Cummins.
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Quick was out for simply 1 within the run chase, whereas Fraser-McGurk was caught for 16 after spooning a supply from Naseem Shah straight to a fielder.
Talking on SEN radio, Healy took goal on the pair and believes the Aussies must “play these video games correctly” heading into the Champions Trophy.
“Now we have received rather a lot to be taught,” Healy stated.
“We’re gearing up for a Champions Trophy, so there aren’t many trials earlier than a crew needs to be chosen. We must be taking part in these video games correctly.
“Our shot choice was poor and to me, Matt Quick and Jake Fraser-McGurk had been taking part in like schoolyard bullies. The disregard for the circumstances wasn’t adequate.
Jake Fraser-McGurk didn’t make an impression on Monday evening. Getty
“The bowlers and Mitch Starc stated in the course of the innings break that the pitch was two-paced and uneven in bounce.
“So what can we do? We expect we will exit and slog the Pakistani bowlers in every single place. The batters did not be taught something … they did not regard the opposition sufficient.
“It wasn’t adequate. We gained however simply and with 17 overs to spare.”
Talking forward of Friday’s second ODI in Adelaide, 22-year-old Fraser-McGurk stated he will not be taking Healy’s recommendation on board.
“The sport’s altering and the best way we need to play our cricket is absolutely taking over these first 10 overs as an alternative of scraping to 240, 250,” he stated.
“If we get off to a flyer within the first 10, then it units up a pleasant platform for the boys within the center to get us previous these totals.
“Me and Shorty can go on the market and play the best way we play. That is why we have been picked. [We are] instructed to be aggressive at the beginning.”
Quick and Fraser-McGurk have each been granted golden alternatives to cement a everlasting spot within the one-day line-up, with Travis Head on paternity depart.
Quick additionally stated earlier this week he will not be listening to Healy’s recommendation.
Matt Quick. Getty
“The teaching employees give us each the licence simply to be free,” he stated on Tuesday.
“I believe batting with Travis Head as nicely, if he goes then I type of let him go and do my factor and it is most likely related with Jake.
“It most likely did not fairly come off final evening, but when he is seeing them nicely and hitting them nicely then I am going to simply let him do his factor and doubtless not say an excessive amount of to him.
“The extra vital factor in a partnership is that if he is struggling a bit and he is making an attempt to work by way of no matter we’re confronted with, if there’s any points or whatnot.
“I clearly wasn’t on the market lengthy sufficient to assist him by way of that.”
