In-form Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has backed “GOAT” David Warner to proceed opening the innings, conceding that he expects to bat within the center order.
Marsh’s spectacular type throughout codecs this 12 months had led to talks that the all-rounder would compete with Warner and Travis Head for the opener’s spot on the World Cup in India subsequent month.
“I expect to bat middle order,” Marsh instructed AAP (Australian Associated Press).
“Things may change, but Davey is literally one of the GOATs (greatest of all time) of one-day cricket and white-ball cricket in general.
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“We have Travis Head and Australia’s best-ever all-three-format player there, so I dare say I probably won’t be opening the batting,” added Marsh, who’s main the staff in white-ball collection in opposition to South Africa.
Warner, who has performed most of his 142 ODIs batting on the prime, returns to the squad for the five-match ODI collection in opposition to South Africa, beginning on Thursday in Bloemfontein.
Marsh, however, has been on a job this 12 months. He had scores of 81,66 not out and 47 opening the batting within the ODIs in opposition to India earlier this 12 months.
He then contributed in the course of the Ashes earlier than showcasing his batting prowess within the T20 in opposition to South Africa.
“My approach now from Test cricket to T20 cricket won’t be too dissimilar,” Marsh stated.
“Often it’s the situation of the game in Test cricket. There were times in Manchester where I couldn’t go out there and try and hit blokes for six and put pressure back on them. I just had to soak up deliveries.
“That is the intricacies of Test cricket. But generally, my approach won’t change too much now,” he added.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com