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  • England vs New Zealand, T20 World Cup Super 12 Live Score and Updates from Brisbane

    England vs New Zealand, T20 World Cup Super 12 Live Score, Updates

  • Everyone likes to play at MCG: Australia coach on why Docklands Stadium with roof wasn’t used for England tie

    T20 World Cup 2022: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald make clear why the Melbourne Cricket Ground is being prefered over the Docklands Stadium, which has a retractable roof, whilst rain has performed spoilsport in Melbourne within the ongoing event.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Oct 28, 2022 16:54 IST

    Australia’s match in opposition to England on the MCG was washed out attributable to rain on Friday (AP Photo)

    By India Today Web Desk: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald stated on Friday that it is as much as the International Cricket Council to schedule if matches in Melbourne will be performed on the Docklands Stadium throughout wet climate within the metropolis. The Docklands, which has been used for Big Bash League matches and hosted just a few ODIs prior to now, has a retractable roof to assist keep it up with play even when it is raining within the metropolis.

    The Docklands is lower than 5km from the Melbourne Cricket Ground however the latter has been most well-liked for worldwide matches and main International Cricket Council matches attributable to its seating capability and the historical past that the bottom has provided prior to now.

    The MCG Stadium has witnessed 3 washed-out matches within the ongoing T20 World Cup in Australia. While the big-ticket match in opposition to India and Pakistan escaped the wrath of the moist climate on Sunday, Afghanistan’s match in opposition to New Zealand on Wednesday was deserted. Moreover, the primary match of Friday between Afghanistan and Ireland was additionally deserted with out a ball bowled. Fans had turned up in numbers to look at Australia tackle their arch-rivals on the MCG and even after a quick break in rainfall, the match was known as off.

    Notably, the outfield was not lined whilst regular rain lashed the stadium on Friday.

    “I think everyone likes to play at the MCG. You can’t predict the weather but what you do know is the Melbourne fans generally turn out when it’s England and Australia. There’s probably no better stadium that you want to be playing than the MCG. Whether you want to be playing at stadiums with roof on it, that’s up to the scheduling. Yeah, it (Docklands Stadium) down the road but it’s not a purpose-built cricket venue. BBL games are being played there,” McDonald stated on Friday.

    JONATHAN TROTT ON ROOFS

    McDonald’s feedback got here after former England batter and Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott stated it was irritating to have two of their video games washed out and lamented not utilizing the Docklands Stadium.

    “It is very frustrating. That’s what happens this time of year and the beginning of summers. This always has the potential to happen, and it’s just really unfortunate. The frustrating thing as well is there’s a stadium down the road that’s got a roof on it as well so you can play cricket there. So we could have had lots of cricket,” he added.

    McDonald, moreover, stated he’s truly shocked by the quantity of rain Melbourne has seen in the previous few days.

    “I would have been keen to play, whether it’s a 5-over game or a 20-over game. I thought we were ready to get on to the field. We were prepared for it. England have obviously caused us a few problems in the recent past, but we were well prepared for whatever might have happened,” he added.

    Australia, who’re the 4th spot behind Ireland in Group 1 of the Super 12, will subsequent face Ireland in Brisbane on October 31 whereas England tackle New Zealand in a big-ticket match in Brisbane on November 1.

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    Oct 28, 2022

  • NZ v AUS Playing XI: Seifert for Conway the one change for the T20 World Cup ultimate

    Devon Conway’s absence could possibly be a blow for New Zealand. The wicketkeeper-batsman was one of many distinguished gamers for his workforce on this T20 World Cup. A damaged proper hand has dominated him out of the ultimate and the Kiwis are set to decide on a like-for-like alternative in Tim Seifert.
    Coming into the match, Seifert was alleged to open with Martin Guptill. But throughout New Zealand’s warm-up fixture in opposition to Pakistan earlier than the match correct, Daryl Mitchell impressed the workforce administration and was subsequently drafted into the taking part in eleven. Mitchell could be an enforcer on the prime, whereas he can take the sport deep as effectively like he did within the semifinal in opposition to England.
    Conway’s alternative, Seifert, is prone to bat down the order. “It’s very unfortunate for Dave, but that’s sport. Sometimes injuries can happen. As a player, I’m ready to go hopefully in the final. It will be a dream come true,” Seifert informed the workforce’s in-house media.
    New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is taking part in with a dodgy elbow which has restricted his hitting on the nets. But Williamson just isn’t going to overlook the ultimate.
    Save the compelled change, New Zealand are unlikely to tinker with their taking part in mixture. Jimmy Neesham coming good with each bat and ball has augured effectively for the workforce’s stability.
    Australia, too, are prone to be unchanged, though Steve Smith’s type in the intervening time just isn’t inspiring a lot confidence. Then once more, it is a ultimate and Smith’s high quality and expertise could possibly be essential for his workforce.
    Australia’s white-ball captain Aaron Finch mentioned as a lot on the pre-match press convention. “No, not concerned one bit about his form. He is a world-class player and he is someone in big games has showed how valuable he is. He’s been hitting the ball as well as I have seen for a long time, so no, no concerns there whatsoever.”
    Australia have benefited from overloading their eleven with all-rounders – Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis. Especially, Marsh batting at No. 3 and bowling a number of overs have contributed to the workforce’s stability and depth.
    In Dubai, spinners have carried out effectively. In the semifinal in opposition to Pakistan additionally, leg-spinner Adam Zampa was Australia’s greatest bowler. But it’s impossible that an additional spinner can be introduced on for the ultimate. Zampa and Maxwell will do the job.
    New Zealand possible XI: Martin Guptill, Daryll Mitchell, Kane Williamson, Tim Seifert, Glenn Phillips, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi
    Australia possible XI: David Warner, Aaron Finch, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood