Coaches trust Australia's hard-hitters, says David
David produced a sparkling 83 off 53 balls to guide Australia to a 17-run win in the series-opener against South Africa on Sunday and a record ninth victory in succession.
'We've been playing together as a group now for a while, so there's not a great deal of instruction from the coaches,' said player-of-the-match David in Darwin.
'They trust the players.
'We trust ourselves to go out there and we understand the game situation. We make decisions on the fly because that's the nature of T20 cricket.
'I think if you'd watched our guys bat over the last period, wherever they bat around the world and when they play for the Australian team, it's close to all guns blazing.
'You can probably expect to see that a little bit from our team. That's how we think we play best.'
David has been in top form, racking up 215 runs in his past three T20I innings, which includes a 37-ball century against the West Indies in St Kitts last month.
His hot streak has revived queries on whether he might consider reviving an ODI career that lasted only four matches against South Africa in 2023.
However, David was not included in the ODI squad for South Africa and poured cold water on the idea of a return in the near future.
'That's not part of the plan for me,' David said.
'To be honest, the things I've been building towards is the T20 World Cup next year and the major tournaments that are leading up to that.
'Honestly, I don't operate much further than the next day ahead.'
Australia will look to seal the three-match T20 series against South Africa with another win in Darwin on Tuesday.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Business Recorder
8 hours ago
- Business Recorder
Pakistan slide in ICC ODI rankings after West Indies loss
Pakistan have slipped one place to fifth in the latest ICC Men's One Day International (ODI) rankings following their defeat against the West Indies in the ongoing three-match series. According to the updated standings released on Monday, Pakistan now have 3,465 points, allowing Sri Lanka to move up to fourth with 4,009 points. The West Indies, meanwhile, climbed to ninth, pushing Bangladesh down to tenth. India lead the ODI table with 4,471 points, followed by New Zealand (4,160) and Australia (3,473). South Africa occupy sixth position with 2,775 points, while Afghanistan remain seventh on 2,279 points. Pakistan face fifth bowler dilemma ahead of West Indies decider Pakistan's recent ODI form has been inconsistent. They exited the ICC World Cup 2023 in the group stage, including a first-ever ODI loss to Afghanistan, a result that saw Babar Azam replaced as captain by Mohammad Rizwan. Rizwan oversaw series victories away to Australia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, but the side fell short in the home tri-nation final against New Zealand and failed to progress beyond the first round of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan later lost an away series to New Zealand and are now in the Caribbean, with their current series against the West Indies level at 1-1 ahead of the decider.
Express Tribune
10 hours ago
- Express Tribune
West Indies clinch five-wicket victory
West Indies batsman Jewel Andrew (R) bats as Pakistani wicket keeper Mohammad Nawaz looks on during the first Twenty20 (T20) international cricket match at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida, on July 31. PHOTO: AFP Listen to article West Indies secured a five-wicket win over Pakistan, with Roston Chase and Justin Greaves guiding the run chase to tie the one-day series. Roston Chase sparked West Indies over Pakistan to level their One Day International (ODI) cricket series at one victory each © AFP Chase had 49 runs and Greaves was not out for 26 with a thrilling selection of fours and sixes in a game shortened by rain delays in Tarouba. Earlier, West Indies' poor start was steadied by Sherfane Rutherford's 33-ball 45 to put the home side back in the driving seat. Chase sealed the deal by steering a delivery from Hasan Ali through cover for four and he punched the air in celebration. "I'm happy with the win. We had to come in and level the series, so very pleased," Chase, who was named man of the match, said. The decisive third match of the series takes place at the same venue on Tuesday.
Business Recorder
13 hours ago
- Business Recorder
Coaches trust Australia's hard-hitters, says David
Australia's T20 batters are backed by their coaches to go 'all guns blazing' and will likely continue their attacking ways, middle order blaster Tim David said. David produced a sparkling 83 off 53 balls to guide Australia to a 17-run win in the series-opener against South Africa on Sunday and a record ninth victory in succession. 'We've been playing together as a group now for a while, so there's not a great deal of instruction from the coaches,' said player-of-the-match David in Darwin. 'They trust the players. 'We trust ourselves to go out there and we understand the game situation. We make decisions on the fly because that's the nature of T20 cricket. 'I think if you'd watched our guys bat over the last period, wherever they bat around the world and when they play for the Australian team, it's close to all guns blazing. 'You can probably expect to see that a little bit from our team. That's how we think we play best.' David has been in top form, racking up 215 runs in his past three T20I innings, which includes a 37-ball century against the West Indies in St Kitts last month. His hot streak has revived queries on whether he might consider reviving an ODI career that lasted only four matches against South Africa in 2023. However, David was not included in the ODI squad for South Africa and poured cold water on the idea of a return in the near future. 'That's not part of the plan for me,' David said. 'To be honest, the things I've been building towards is the T20 World Cup next year and the major tournaments that are leading up to that. 'Honestly, I don't operate much further than the next day ahead.' Australia will look to seal the three-match T20 series against South Africa with another win in Darwin on Tuesday.
