Former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy agrees with prolific langetter Uthman Khawaja that practice matches are not needed ahead of the four-day Border Gavaskar Series in India starting February 9. do not do.
Australia will not play a single practice match in India before his opening test in Nagpur. Touring his team member Khawaja recently said it would not affect the team’s chances of turning wickets on the subcontinent.
“Have you ever been with us before a tour? They can turn the wicket when we play, but when we go to a practice game they have a green Gabba-style wicket there.” What does it mean to you?” Khawaja was recently quoted as saying to Australian media.
“I think we finally learned. When I heard they weren’t going to practice games, I went to [head coach] Andrew McDonald and said, ‘That’s a good idea.
Healy, 58, opposed Thursday and said a player in top form like Khawadja may not need a tweak on the Indian pitch, but many will need to get used to the subcontinent’s wicket. He said he would be there.
“That’s a good natural hitter (Kawaja),” Healy said Thursday on SEN Radio.
He said, “I think weirdos want to introduce a ‘bowl off’ to the game. And so are non-natural players who need replays and grinds before returning. Practice games aren’t for everyone, but they’re for some,” Healy added.
The tour side, led by Pat Cummins, do not play any tour matches between tests and believe Healy could hurt Australia’s chances in an important series. “How can we get the players back on track? Also, there are no games between the four tests.
The veteran, who has completed 119 Tests and 168 ODIs, added he was concerned about players like Pacer Lance Morris making his Australian debut on the Tour.
“I’m a little worried, but not so much for Usman [Khawaja], he has such a great natural talent. But Lance Morris, I want to keep him going.” I think. “We want them to play a game. See if there is a club game, if there is such a thing in India. Behind him without form he (Morris) You don’t have to be bored or bored,” Healy said.