Michael Clarke He was a prominent presence for Australian cricket on and off the field. Not only that, he was an outspoken critic of the team management and players whenever he felt the need to do so. Something similar happened recently after the Australian selectors dropped the opening batsman Nathan McSweeney He decided to call up the 19-year-old opener Konstas himself For the remaining two ongoing test matches Border Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia.
Michael Clarke's angry comments about McSweeney's ouster
While McSweeney's performances in the first three Test matches have been disappointing, Clarke believes the youngster should have been given the entire series to prove his place in the Australian team. Questioning the decision of the Australian chief selector George Baileythe former Australian captain spoke about this in Post 23 Cricket Podcast And he said, “Nathan McSweeney has been dropped. I can't believe it. Whoever they picked in that opening position, they should have given them the series. I think the selectors got this one wrong.”
Clarke is not the only Australian cricketer to have questioned Bailey's decision to drop McSweeney, the former Australian cricketer Darren Lehman He has also questioned Bailey's decision-making abilities as a selector recently.
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Clark raises questions about the presence of senior players in the Australian national team
Questioning the intent of those currently making decisions on Australian cricket, Clarke also pointed to a lack of future planning on the selectors' end. The 43-year-old questioned the presence of some senior players who are struggling with the level.
“We have Othman Al Khawaja He is 38 years old and has never run. He's a great player. We have Marnus Labuschagnewho was under pressure before the series and achieved a good result. Steve Smith He fought like a genius to achieve a difficult goal, but he was also under pressure. All but McSweeney are over 30, some in their 30s. What happens if Usman Khawaja retires in two test matches? Does McSweeney come back next or does he go to the back of the queue? They have to come out and say, “We made a mistake in choosing him.” Clark added.
Australia and India will face off in Melbourne Cricket Ground Once again for the fourth Test match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy which is currently 1-1. While India emerged victorious in the first test in Perththe Australians are back in Adelaide. The third test in Brisbane It ended in a draw.
