Younger gun batter Jake Fraser-McGurk has hit again at Australian nice Ian Healy and denied he’ll change his method to one-day internationals.
Former wicketkeeper Healy took purpose at Fraser-McGurk and fellow opener Matt Brief following Monday’s ODI win over Pakistan in Melbourne.
Brief and Fraser-McGurk had been each dismissed cheaply, however the Aussies managed to sneak residence by two wickets due to a match-saving knock from skipper Pat Cummins.
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Brief 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 purpose on the pair and believes the Aussies have to “play these video games correctly” heading into the Champions Trophy.
“We now have bought rather a lot to be taught,” Healy mentioned.
“We’re gearing up for a Champions Trophy, so there aren’t many trials earlier than a staff must be chosen. We needs to be taking part in these video games correctly.
“Our shot choice was poor and to me, Matt Brief and Jake Fraser-McGurk had been taking part in like schoolyard bullies. The disregard for the circumstances wasn’t ok.
“The bowlers and Mitch Starc mentioned throughout the innings break that the pitch was two-paced and uneven in bounce.
“So what can we do? We expect we are able to exit and slog the Pakistani bowlers all over. The batters did not be taught something … they did not regard the opposition sufficient.
“It wasn’t ok. We received however simply and with 17 overs to spare.”
Talking forward of Friday’s second ODI in Adelaide, 22-year-old Fraser-McGurk mentioned he will not be taking Healy’s recommendation on board.
“The sport’s altering and the best way we wish to play our cricket is absolutely taking over these first 10 overs as an alternative of scraping to 240, 250,” he mentioned.
“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 initially.”
Brief 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.
Brief additionally mentioned earlier this week he will not be listening to Healy’s recommendation.
“The teaching employees give us each the licence simply to be free,” he mentioned on Tuesday.
“I feel batting with Travis Head as properly, if he goes then I kind 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 properly and hitting them properly then I am going to simply let him do his factor and possibly 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 means 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 means of that.”