The Aussie opener has had a horrible year in ODI cricket, scoring just 174 runs in 14 innings at an appalling average of 12.42. Finch realized he was no longer at his best in the format and decided to retire at the end of the ODI series against New Zealand.
Speaking to reporters during their jersey launch, Maxwell explained that Finch is fully focused on their primary goal, which is to defend their T20 World Cup crown. He said:
Maxwell also elaborated on how Finch didn’t let his ODI form impact his role as a batter and captain in T20Is. He added:
Home World Cup comes with added pressure: Mitchell Starc on Australia’s chances
Australia’s pace spearhead Mitchell Starc also opened up on the prospect of playing this year’s T20 World Cup at home. Starc was the Player of the Tournament when the ODI World Cup was played Down Under in 2015 and knows how to deliver in front of the home crowd.
However, the left-arm pacer also accepted that it will put added pressure on the team to do well since they don’t want to disappoint the fans. He stated:
Starc, Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis have some niggles and will not be traveling with the Australian squad for the T20I series against India. However, the Aussies still boast a solid squad and will look to defeat the Men in Blue, who recently endured a disappointing Asia Cup campaign.
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