Aussies can still win ODI series: Bailey
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Australia batsman George Bailey insisted on Tuesday morale was still high despite being “outplayed” by England and they remain confident of winning the series.
England are seeking a seventh consecutive home series triumph in 50-over internationals and have given themselves every chance after taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match clash with comfortable wins over Michael Clarke’s men.
But Bailey is enthused by the atmosphere around the group even though results might suggest their demeanour would be more negative.
England would go to No.1 in the world in all three formats with a 5-0 triumph.
“The risk is you get on the bus and there’s a really quiet group and it’s a down-sinking ship, thinking ‘what do we do now’,” Bailey told reporters ahead of Wednesday’s crunch match at Edgbaston, which is threatened by rain.
“But the mood in the camp is not like that, it’s really upbeat, there’s joking, there’s banter and there’s talk about what we can do differently and the things we are going to try.
“And that to me suggests a team that still believes it can come back and win this series. If we play as well as we should, it will be very difficult for them to win 5-0.”
Bailey acknowledged that Australia have been “out-batted, out-bowled and out-fielded” but in that disappointment he takes comfort that there is still much room for improvement.
“They are doing the basics better than us,” he added. “But that’s the exciting thing about the way we feel, because we haven’t played very good cricket yet or as good cricket as we can.
That’s the opportunity we have in the next three games.”
And Bailey also had a word of encouragement for his fellow Tasmanian, spinner Xavier Doherty, who has received some aggressive treatment from the England batsmen so far.
“They’re not letting him settle and that’s something we’re talking about with the way we play Graeme Swann,” Bailey said.
“They’re really challenging ‘Doey’ from the moment he comes on, they’re not giving him an over or two to get into his rhythm and set the fields he wants.
“He’s probably feeling that pressure a bit. That’s a challenge for him but I have seen a lot of him and every time he has been challenged he normally finds a way to respond.”
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July 4th 2012 @ 1:33pm
Brendon said | July 4th 2012 @ 1:33pm | Report comment
I wish someone would just dispatch Swan, he can spin yes, but he’s no Kumble or Warne, I would have loved to see what Haydos and Gillie would have done to him. Yeah Yeah, living in the past, I know, sue me, I miss the old boys. Swan’s career would have been over before it started.
July 4th 2012 @ 2:42pm
Disco said | July 4th 2012 @ 2:42pm | Report comment
Yes, well, that’s easier said than done, especially in England.Haydos and Gilly struggled terribly in 2005 if you recall.
July 4th 2012 @ 2:50pm
Brendon said | July 4th 2012 @ 2:50pm | Report comment
Yep, you’re right,but they we’re on the way out then, think glory days Haydos and Gilly. How bout Greenidge and Haynes or Tendulkar and Dravid (not last summer), point is, we are making him look good, time to put a little perspective into his bolwing and put a few loose pies into the grandstand to make him a more cautious bowler. Not like they are dishing up rampant turners over there either. It’s deception and pace, both of which can be combatted with good footwork and aggression. Maybe Watto or Davey needs to belt him at the start of the series? I know it’s easier said than done, but that’s the game and they are our openers, that’s their job, to survive and then plunder on the slower bowlers. I saw Bopara get wickets the other night He got clarkey and he wasn’t even turning it. Confidence breeds agression which when executed properly breeds confidence, like the WI side of the 70′s and the aussie side of the 90′s, sure, certain and aggressive, of course, they did have a lttle bit of talent to go with it I suppose.
July 4th 2012 @ 3:24pm
Disco said | July 4th 2012 @ 3:24pm | Report comment
You’ve hit the nail on the head with ‘talent’. Basically, those you mention are all far-superior players to any current Australian batsmen, and you need to be of high quality to be able to belt bowlers of international standard on a consistent basis.The likes of Warner, Watson, Dave Hussey, Hughes and Haddin are all very aggressive but it takes more than that to be as successful as batsmen like those you’ve named.
I think you might be underrating Swann a tad – there’s a reason England pick him in all forms of the game and it’s not a coincidence they’ve been mostly successful with him in the side.
I understand your basic assertion which is for batsmen to show intent against the slow bowlers, which is easier of course, against a Doherty or Shillingford or R Ashwin.
July 5th 2012 @ 2:43am
The Werewolf said | July 5th 2012 @ 2:43am | Report comment
They would have swept the hell out of him and or have disptached him out the ground. Thats what they’d have done.
July 4th 2012 @ 2:36pm
Talisman said | July 4th 2012 @ 2:36pm | Report comment
Some of the best teams in history haven’t necessarily had the best dressing room atmosphere but it didn’t stop them winning because they had talent. Give me talent before ‘group atmosphere’ any day.
July 4th 2012 @ 2:38pm
Brendon said | July 4th 2012 @ 2:38pm | Report comment
It’s dissapointing they now measure themselves by looking at the English , this English team is ok, but by no means a super power. You’re right, good atmosphere is great, but it’s usually caused by winning, which is caused by talent.
July 5th 2012 @ 2:45am
The Werewolf said | July 5th 2012 @ 2:45am | Report comment
England are the no 1 test and 20-20 side and if they win this series 5 nil they will be the first side to ever hold all 3 top rankings.
Thats why we are measuring ourselves by them.
It hurts i know!
July 4th 2012 @ 3:01pm
Bearfax said | July 4th 2012 @ 3:01pm | Report comment
Suggesting Oz will win the one day comp against England is like betting on Parramatta or Penrith to win the Rugby League grandfinal this year. Its possible but so is a 40 degree heatwave in winter. Unfortunately Australia is about 4 or 5 players short of a top side and that goes for the test side as well. Give it a few years for the very talented youngsters not on this tour to develop consistency and steel in their performances and then I’ll give Oz a good chance of beating the best in the world consistently.
July 4th 2012 @ 3:25pm
Disco said | July 4th 2012 @ 3:25pm | Report comment
If only there were more than a couple of youngsters in the touring party.
July 4th 2012 @ 3:32pm
Johnno said | July 4th 2012 @ 3:32pm | Report comment
ZZZZZZZZZZZ. Is anyody even tuning in to this ODI series. Why they even scheduled 1 this time of year i don’t know i haven’t heard 1 person talk about this ODI series or even watched a ball bowled.
July 4th 2012 @ 3:48pm
Brendon said | July 4th 2012 @ 3:48pm | Report comment
Yet you make a comment on a cricket forum? Hmmm
I watched it, and I am talking about it, I am not great at maths but I am pretty sure that’s one person
July 4th 2012 @ 4:22pm
Ben Carter said | July 4th 2012 @ 4:22pm | Report comment
Hi Johnno – I agree with Brendon. Poorly-scheduled it may be in international calendar terms, but YOU are commenting about the series and there are others doing so on numerous forums, etc. If you choose not to watch it, fine. Personally? As both an Aussie, a cricket fan and someone who actually happens to LIKE one-dayers, I am totally STOKED that Nine is screening the series and will try to catch as much as I can over the coming week.
July 4th 2012 @ 5:14pm
Pope Paul VII said | July 4th 2012 @ 5:14pm | Report comment
I was probably dreaming but I swear I saw Bopara letting a couple of deliveries go at a startling 80mph. That’s honest.
July 4th 2012 @ 6:31pm
tonysalerno said | July 4th 2012 @ 6:31pm | Report comment
I don’t think they will win the odi series but they will win one possibly two games. The deficit against one of the world’s best one day sides is just too hard to overcome; even for Australia.
July 5th 2012 @ 11:03am
jameswm said | July 5th 2012 @ 11:03am | Report comment
I am really worried reading Inverarity’s comment today that Forrest and Bailey are our best batsmen outside the test team. He did acknowledge that discards Khawaja, Hughes and SMarsh are in the frame, and mentioned others like Chris Rogers and Mitchell marsh. Mitchell Marsh? What does the guy average? George Bailey?
Our best players outside the test team are probably Tom Cooper and then Jacob Burns and WA’s Liam Davis. They’re the ones scoring the runs.
Having said that, this Shield season represents a massive, massive opportunity for someone like Cooper, Forrest, SMarsh, Burns or Khawaja to score a mountain of runs and force their way into the Ashes series. Only Clarke, Watson and probably Warner’s spots are safe. Cowan is yet to cement his opener’s slot and we have no settled no.3 (Watson should bat at 6 or at leas 5).
My money is on Khawaja to take the no.3 spot or Cowan’s slot, and Cooper ahead of Jacob Burns to be the next in line. But there is one currency – runs.
July 5th 2012 @ 11:56am
Disco said | July 5th 2012 @ 11:56am | Report comment
Yes, I read that interview and it just seemed more of the same justification for their selections, which means the boys’ club issues which reared their head during 2010 remain.
July 5th 2012 @ 12:25pm
Pope Paul VII said | July 5th 2012 @ 12:25pm | Report comment
SA should beat any combo the Aussies put up 3 nil. I think they have a Bradman average reducing capability which means mere mortals are in for a particularly tough time. I could be wrong of course but squadrons of fast bowlers routinely dismantle batsman regardless of reputation.
The cruel but kindest thing would be if Ponting and Hussey retired and the let the young guns fight it out.
July 5th 2012 @ 7:39pm
Bearfax said | July 5th 2012 @ 7:39pm | Report comment
I think that the recent moves of Khawaja and Hughes to other states will be the making of these two young talents and I suggest we check them out next summer for some significant improvements. Burns is the other batsman who I feel is in the mix.
July 6th 2012 @ 12:27pm
Brendon said | July 6th 2012 @ 12:27pm | Report comment
As a redbacks supporter, I hope so, be good to have some four day success
July 6th 2012 @ 5:38pm
Bearfax said | July 6th 2012 @ 5:38pm | Report comment
Hughes has received very bad press because of the flaw revealed trying to cut balls away from his body. Was also his strength. Kid lost confidence and you could see he was getting tentative in his play. He needs a more responsible place and more aupport in a shield team to regain his confidence, address his weakness, and put more resolve and steel into his play. At Adelaide I’m sure he will imrpove markedly. Same issue applied to Khawaja. Outstanding talent but was treated poorly by the Oz selctors and he lost confidence as a consequence. Under ‘Boof’ he and Burns will flourish, and I would see QLD as the potential Shield winners in 12-13 season.
I’m afraid I have no confidence though in the Oz selectors and big question marks over the coach. The manner in which they have handled some of Australia’s upcoming talent has been nothing short of negligent. They were lucky they had McDermott to keep things on track with the young bowlers, but now that he has gone I wonder at Australia’s likely success over the next 12-18 months. Could be very wrong, but I think the selectors have gone for mediocrity over brash young talent. These young guns presently being ignored should be encouraged with top of the line training and opportunities in the top grade. Khawaja, Hughes and Burns are the best young bats in the country and they are being treated like pariahs. If they’ve got flaws, get the people in there to help correct it, dont just throw them back into the pond. I know there is a place for building resolve in these kids by showing it doesnt come easy. But quite frankly Oz cant be so picky these days with the dearth of talent we have in the batting ranks.
July 7th 2012 @ 8:41am
Disco said | July 7th 2012 @ 8:41am | Report comment
“I’m afraid I have no confidence though in the Oz selectors and big question marks over the coach. The manner in which they have handled some of Australia’s upcoming talent has been nothing short of negligent.”
I second that.
Also, with Langer as batting coach, there’s only so much help the up and comers can be given.
July 8th 2012 @ 1:04pm
DC of nz said | July 8th 2012 @ 1:04pm | Report comment
As a New Zealander I reckon it’s un Australian the way the selectors are treating the young batting talent in this country!
and Warner, Forrest, Bailey and Steve Smith, McKay in the international scene …really?
July 8th 2012 @ 2:07pm
Bearfax said | July 8th 2012 @ 2:07pm | Report comment
A couple of those players you mentionedare not that young…try near 30. I’m referring to Hughes, Khawaja and Burns. Warner is one player they are giving a fair go to because he is quite briliant but hasnt learned yet to achieve consistency. Steve Smith is a talented and very athletic all rounder, who is also feeling his way. These two kids have been given some latitude and I believe in the ling term it will be to Australia’s benefit.
Even Daniel Vettori was a talented but very average performer to start. Time and patience have made him one of the World’s best all rounders and best spinners. What would NZ be like if they hadnt given this giant of the game enough time to grow.