Published: Nov 05, 2015, 03:54 PM (IST)
Edited: Nov 05, 2015, 03:54 PM (IST)
Michael Clarke, former Australian batsman who also captained the team to a rousing victory in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 feels that Australia vs New Zealand 2015 series is going to be competitive and aggressive cricket will be played by both the teams. Clarke added that Australia will be unyielding in the series and will not buckle down under pressure. The former middle-order batsman added that Steven Smith, David Warner and Mitchell Johnson have already cleared the air that they will play aggressive cricket. Clarke thinks that it’s good for cricket when both teams are trying to give their best in a series. Michael Clarke: Shaun Marsh should open batting in Test series against New Zealand
Cricket World quoted Clarke saying, “New Zealand are in good form. They are a strong team. It is going to be a tough battle. It is going to be more about what you do and not so much about what you say. New Zealand have not been sledgers. So I don’t think they will go hard at the Aussies verbally but their greatest strength is going be to the way they perform in these conditions… My only concern for New Zealand is going to be the bounce on The Gabba and the second Test at The WACA. We are still in for a wonderful series, Two very good teams having a go at each other and I am still backing Australia to win.” The series between Australia and New Zealand has started today with the first Test match being played at Brisbane. The highlight of the series will be the first day-night Test in history of international cricket which shall be played on November 27, 2015 in Adelaide with the pink-ball. READ: Michael Clarke ‘quite sure’ Australia players want to tour Bangladesh
