Australia’s Pat Cummins-led team had a terrible start to the ODI World Cup 2023. In their opening match of the competition against India, the team suffered a significant defeat. It is important to remember that the team had a few injuries going into the game.
Marcus Stoinis, Australia’s star all-rounder, was also ineligible for the match against India due to Travis Head’s absence, and he had missed several previous games in recent weeks. But as the team’s next World Cup match draws closer, captain Pat Cummins gave a good report on Stoinis’s injury.
In accordance with Cummins, Stoinis is healthy and available for selection for their match against South Africa on Thursday, October 12 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
I wouldn’t delve too much into the previous game: Cummins
In addition, he discussed Adam Zampa’s preparation for Australia’s next match. Against India, the star spinner had trouble and failed to claim any wickets. Cummins expressed his opinion on the subject, saying that he would not dwell too much on the previous game and that Zampa has been training less than usual to prevent any hiccups.
“(Zampa’s) prep leading in was probably a bit lighter than what he would normally have .But I wouldn’t look too far into the last game, I thought he bowled OK. It’s pretty hard defending 200 to try to create something out of nothing,” . Pat Cummins was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au
“I‘m sure he’ll be great out there, and if he has a bit more of a total to bowl to, he’s one of our key guys,” Cummins added.
Australia will be anxious to do better against the Proteas as the match against South Africa draws near. Given the effort South Africa put forth in their recent game, it might be quite a battle. The team will attempt to secure yet another victory.
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