WTC Final 2023: Australia Focuses on Slip Catching
The Australian team is honing their slip catching skills in preparation for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India, which is set to begin on June 7th at The Oval. Australia’s slip fielders, particularly Steve Smith, had a disappointing performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With India coming off of a white-ball cricket tournament in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Australian team is confident that Team India will not be able to adjust to Test mode quickly, producing more chances for slip catches.
Practice Sessions
Regular slip catchers Steve Smith, David Warner, and Usman Khawaja were seen practicing slip catches during Australia’s practice session on Monday. Josh Hazlewood, who has been ruled out of the WTC Final, was also present at the practice session, observing the players.
Impact of IPL on Player Schedules
Australia’s captain Pat Cummins discussed the effect of IPL on the players’ schedules. Cummins commented that international cricket does not have a monopoly on player’s time.
Conclusion
The Australian team is putting extra effort into their slip catching in anticipation of the WTC Final against India. With India coming off of a white-ball cricket tournament, the Australian team is confident that they will have more chances for slip catches. Additionally, Pat Cummins discussed the effect of IPL on the players’ schedules, noting that international cricket does not have a monopoly on player’s time.