Published: Oct 03, 2015, 03:59 PM (IST)
Edited: Oct 03, 2015, 03:59 PM (IST)
Former Australia opening batsman and current Western Warriors coach Justin Langer feels presence of big guns like Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Mitchell Marsh and Shaun Marsh will help Western Warriors in a big way in the Matador Cup. These Australian players are set to make their presence felt in the climax of the tournament. It needs to be mentioned here that Warriors also won last year’s Matador Cup and are this year’s favourites too. Since Bangladesh vs Australia 2015 series has got cancelled many players of the national side are set to play in the Matador Cup. Cameron Bancroft and Adam Voges will also play for Warriors making this team the strongest contender for this year’s crown. Sheffield Shield final: Justin Langer laments ‘painful’ day for New South Wales against Western Australia
In a conversation with Cricket Australia’s official website the 44-year-old said, “Rarely do you get the opportunity to see all Australian players playing in domestic cricket. I think it’s a great thing. It’s going to be a really tough competition. It’s going to be great to see that competitiveness. We’re waiting on Nathan Coulter-Nile and Mitchell Johnson at the back end of the tournament, which is exciting. To see Adam Voges, the Marsh boys and Cameron Bancroft playing in Western Australian colours is very exciting. There’s no doubt there’s going to be some tough teams. Steve Smith goes to New South Wales, the Vics are going to be very strong, all round it’s going to be a very tough tournament.” Justin Langer: Shaun Marsh deserved to be selected for England vs Australia 2015 ODI series
