Explosive middle-order batsman Tim David is a “godsend” for Australia and it’s as much as the crew administration to resolve the right way to utilise him within the Twenty20 World Cup, opener David Warner stated.
Singapore-born David, whose ball-striking prowess has made him a sought-after participant in Twenty20 leagues internationally, has impressed since his Australia debut towards India final month.
The 26-year-old confirmed what he’s able to with an incendiary 42 off 20 balls in Friday’s Twenty20 International towards West Indies in Brisbane, the place Australia accomplished a 2-0 sequence sweep.
“Now he’s in our team and our set-up, it’s a godsend,” stated Warner, whose personal kind can be essential to Australia’s hopes of defending the Twenty20 World Cup title on dwelling soil later this month.
Tim David with the one-two punch! The second six travelled 110m! 💥💥 #AUSvWI#PlayOfTheDay | #Dettol pic.twitter.com/2zPyMatSGj
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) October 8, 2022
“He’s an incredible player. Has some serious power, so it boosts our middle order, and to come out and play like that and with his height as well, and strength, it suits us, that’s for sure.”
Next on Tim David’s bucket checklist: hit a ball onto the Gabba roof! #AUSvWI | @alintaenergy pic.twitter.com/Sd7zwKunEY
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) October 7, 2022
On a cheesy wicket from which most batsmen struggled to interrupt free, David clobbered three sixes and 4 fours, injecting contemporary life into Australia’s stuttering batting efficiency.
“Now where does he fit in the line-up as well and what’s his role?” stated Warner who topscored with a belligerent 75.
“I feel popping out and taking part in that function there completely, when it was a tough wicket to start out on, actually opens our eyes to ‘OK, now how do we utilise that?’
“You don’t get these types of players every day. So it’s going to be good for us moving forward and hopefully there’s a spot there as well, because the selectors have got a headache now, I think.”
