CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The Australian cricket team is facing criticism over poor batting in the second Test against South Africa. After disappointing performances by several key batters, former Australian cricketer Simon Katich has made sharp comments on the players. He said several members of the team are currently fighting to save their careers and their places in the national side. Marnus Labuschagne, who is going through a poor run of form, is also at the centre of criticism.
Australia were bowled out for just 99 in their first innings during the second Test being played in Gqeberha. South Africa made 425 in the first innings and secured a strong lead. Australia were then forced to follow on. In the second innings, Travis Head fought hard with an unbeaten 87, but the failure of the other batters increased the team’s difficulties.
Questions have been raised over Marnus Labuschagne’s performance. He was dismissed for 14 in the first innings. In the second innings, he scored 39 but lost his wicket while attempting an unnecessary aggressive shot. Simon Katich criticised that mistake. He believes Labuschagne should have shown greater restraint when the team was trying to save the match.
Labuschagne has not scored a century in Test cricket for a long time. As a result, questions over his performance and place in the team have intensified. Other batters, including Nic Maddinson and Beau Webster, are also under pressure over their performances. After repeated batting failures, the selectors may have to consider the team combination for upcoming matches. Australia’s biggest challenge now is to save the match against South Africa and address their batting weaknesses before the next Test.
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