Lack of spin a worry for Australia
Jon Pierik, writing in the Herald Sun , worries about Australia’s lack of quality spin options during a tournament where the pitches are expected to offer turn.
Peter English
25-Feb-2013
Jon Pierik, writing in the Herald Sun, worries about Australia’s lack of quality spin options during a tournament where the pitches are expected to offer turn.
The two top-ranked sides lack a match-winning spinner, with Australia relying on left-arm wrist spinner Brad Hogg while the Proteas will forge ahead with an all-pace attack.
AAP reports Viv Richards saying Australia do not have the ability to hit back after losing to England and New Zealand last month.
Peter English is former Australasia editor of ESPNcricinfo