Our top-three have been really strong: George Bailey defends Jake Fraser-McGurk appointment cricket news

Australia’s chairman of selectors George Bailey has defended the omission of explosive batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk from the T20 World Cup squad, saying he is an exciting option to pursue but their top three, including David Warner, are performing well. Are. Bailey admitted that Fraser-McGurk’s recent IPL performances have been “fascinating”. Australia opted for the experienced trio of Warner, Travis Head and captain Mitchell Marsh, while leaving no room for Fraser-McGurk, who caught everyone’s attention with his excellent batting while playing for Delhi Capitals.

“The way we are working with our three players at the top of the order, they are really strong,” the Sydney Morning Herald quoted Bailey as saying.

Interestingly, both captain Marsh and Warner are struggling with injuries. Marsh has already returned to Australia from the IPL after suffering a hamstring injury, while Warner is also suffering from “some deep bone bruises”.

Fraser-McGurk, 22, has already scored 259 runs in six matches, including a brilliant innings of 84 off just 27 balls, which included spiking the ball over the ropes six times.

“…The performances he’s been putting in are definitely eye-catching. He’s really eager to learn and grow his game.

“He’s definitely not a guy that thinks he’s got everything and is the whole package. So I think it’s really exciting to move forward.” Bailey was not sure when Warner would return to action.

“It’s a deep bone bruise. It’s going to take a while, but I don’t think anyone can give him a definitive answer as to how long it’s going to take,” Bailey said.

Bailey suggested that the reserve players are likely to be Matt Short, Spencer Johnson and Tanvir Sangha.

Meanwhile, Marsh told Sen Radio: “We’ve got all the bases covered within our team. Headey (Travis Head) and David Warner have been fantastic for us not only over a long period of time but over the last 18 months, the direction “Working in.” world Cup.

“We are comfortable with the fact that we have found the right 15 players to take us into the World Cup.”

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