Ashes 2015: David Warner’s wife Candice Falzon explains importance of WAGs on overseas tour

Ashes 2015: David Warner’s wife Candice Falzon explains importance of WAGs on overseas tour

Candice Falzon, David Warner’s wife revealed that the women on the Ashes tour had a word with former Australian cricketer Ian Healy, who recently blamed the Wives and Girlfriends (WAGs) of the visitors for the thumping 1-3 defeat in the ongoing series with the final match yet to be played at Oval. Candice, who is a professional athlete and has been an immense support in the cricketer’s life, suggested that the whole situation had been dragged way too much and was “blown way out of proportion.” READ: Jason Gillespie blames lack of First-Class experience for Australia’s Ashes 2015 loss

The former cricketer said,”All their partners are here and some of the most respected cricketers I played with hated that distraction…they weren’t allowed on tour until after the series had been won. Your mind needs to be completely focused on it. Cricket is a sport that requires complete concentration. You need everything going for you and I’m not sure they’re pushing for that hard enough.”

According to a report from Fox Sports, Candice mentioned that the presence of the family is a benefit in every way to the players. “It’s a bit of a shame that this is such a huge talking point at the moment when over here [in England] we are laughing at it. The most important thing is the boys. It’s about getting them ready, getting them on the field and making sure they’re 100 per cent ready to go.” Photo: David Warner, Peter Siddle win Minions for Warner’s daughter

“I think a lot of them would be very unhappy if their kids or partners weren’t here because there’s a lot of things we do behind the scenes that people don’t know that help get the boys on the field and make sure they’re in a good mental space. It doesn’t matter if it’s the offseason, when he had a little injury — I was in the pool with him swimming laps. If he needs extra fitness, I’m there. After training, I make sure the bath’s running.”

The 30-year old surfer and model added that she can just speak for herself as the first priority for her on a tour is to make Warner 100 per cent ready for a game every single time. Ashes 2015: Awwww moment for David Warner before Trent Bridge Test

While, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has denied the WAGs from travelling along the Indian boys for an overseas tour, Cricket Australia has no such restrictions. “We are allowed to be with the boys all the time on every tour and we’re very fortunate about that,” she said.

While there have been reports regarding rifts between Candice and Michael Clarke’s wife Kyly, the former rubbished the rumours and said that the two women have spent quality time together while their husbands have been on duty. “I get along with everyone. I go with the flow. I keep to myself. I’m here to support David, that’s my No. 1 thing,” Candice added. David Warner shares photo with his daughter on Instagram

Warner and Candice who already have a daughter, Ivy Mae, are expecting their second girl very soon.