Australia has lost the first two games of the 2023 ODI World Cup. Now, the five-time champions have to win all their remaining games to step into the semi-finals with confidence. However, it needs to be noted that they are yet to face the likes of England and New Zealand. To get back to winning ways, the Aussies must take some bold decisions within the camp. Here, we take a look at two bold decisions Australia must take to get back to winning ways in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
1) Relieve Pat Cummins of captaincy
Not just captaincy alone, it looks like the responsibility is taking a toll on Pat Cummins as a cricketer, too. He has dealt this well in the past but this time around, there is a pressure of an ICC event and he himself has just arrived from an injury.
It may not be a bad idea to ask Pat to take a break from captaincy. The team has to set things right from the next game. Australia has a proper captaincy replacement option in the form of Steve Smith. Hence, the team will not have any issues if Pat Cummins is not the skipper.
2) Have Mitchell Marsh play in the middle order with Josh Inglis opening the batting
To have Mitchell Marsh play in the middle-order with Josh Inglis opening the batting is one of the bold decisions Australia must take to get back to winning ways in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Travis Head’s absence is affecting the team a lot.
Mitchell Marsh is someone who can have extended runs of bad form. Also, Australia cannot afford to lose his wicket soon. So, they can have Josh Inglis in the top-order and have Mitchell Marsh take up a spot at No.5 or No.6. This way, the middle order will also be strengthened.
