The term “unstable” would be absolutely apt to describe Australia’s run of form in 2016. Things haven’t looked too bright for the Kangaroos as one loss has followed another. The tour of Sri Lanka was a complete horror story as their rather dismal run in Asia continued. Against a highly inexperienced Sri Lankan outfit, the Australians were whitewashed 3-0 and only mockery awaited them.
There was hope however, while taking on South Africa at home in a three-match Test series. That too faded away in no time as the series was lost within the first two tests. The second defeat though, was particularly bitter for the Australians as they were decimated by South African pacers. According to vice-captain David Warner, that loss was a kick in the butt which the Australians desperately needed.
“I can’t really put my finger on it,” Warner said. “The boys took it hard. It really, really hurts us down in Hobart, losing that series on our homes soil, it really does hurt. “I think it was the kick up the backside we needed to get going. “We don’t really want to lose too many series, at home especially, but the guys are just sort of worked a way out to come back out.”A bit of form from people, the senior people have to keep stepping up. If we do that the other guys will follow us.”
Discussing about his own form, Warner said he was glad after finally making it big in ODIs. The southpaw already has six centuries in ODIs this year.
“The last 18 to 24 months I’ve really worked hard on being able to construct and build my innings and not play too many big shots early on,” Warner said.
“If the ball is there, I’m still going to go after it (but) that’s what I put it down to: actually trying to construct an innings and relay that Test match attitude into the one-dayers.”You do get a few more balls in your area in the one-day stuff where you can actually play through the line and probably not as much movement off the wicket as well,” he concluded.