Published: Jun 05, 2013, 02:41 PM (IST)
Edited: Jun 05, 2013, 02:41 PM (IST)
Dean Jones, who played 52 Tests and 164 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) for Australia in a 10-year career, took to social networking platform Twitter to vent his fury © Getty Images
Melbourne: Jun 5, 2013
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Former Australia cricketer Dean Jones went on a rant against the Australian team after their 243-run humiliation at the hands of India in the warm-up fixture prior to the ICC Champions Trophy.
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Australia had started the game well, restricting India to 55 for five before Dinesh Karthik (146 not out) and captain MS Dhoni (91) shared a 211-run stand to take them to a commanding 308 for six. In reply, Australia were bowled out for a paltry 65.
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Jones, who played 52 Tests and 164 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) for Australia in a 10-year career, took to social networking platform Twitter to vent his fury. Here is what he said:
I don’t like what I see.. Aust bowled out for 65 v India… And they don’t have anyone who is quick! Might be a long 3 months
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) June 4, 2013
I can’t help but think about Aust shocking performance of 65 v India.. It’s time our batsmen had some pride in their game. Cont’d
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) June 5, 2013
It’s time they protected their wicket more than their bank balance! It’s time they worked out that they set their own high standards! Cont’d
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) June 5, 2013
Our fans want better performances.. You are paid to do well.. Not to put in crap performances like that against India. Cont’d
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) June 5, 2013
I don’t care how you look.. Just fight to give us ascore! Fight.. Scrap…Bat for 2 hrs without a run. But never give in as u did v India!
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) June 5, 2013
I am not taking anything away from India’s fine performance.. We are better than that!!! Or bloody are we?
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) June 5, 2013
Glad I wasn’t the Australian batting coach as I would have ripped the paint off the walls! And they would have more than naughty boy nets!
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— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) June 5, 2013
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Australia will take on hosts England in their first match of the main tournament on June 8 at Birmingham. Australia are slotted in Group ‘A’ with England, Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
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