After going through a loss within the World Check Championship 2023-2025 last in opposition to South Africa, Pat Cummins-led Australia are gearing up for a brand new cycle, and their first Check is an away sequence in opposition to the West Indies. Forward of the primary Check in Barbados, each Australia and the West Indies have been taking part in thoughts video games, and it’s fairly stunning to see even the hosts buying and selling barbs at their opponents.
Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Ian Healy has not taken too kindly to Shamar Joseph’s feedback relating to opening batter Sam Konstas. Forward of the primary Check, Shamar Joseph, whereas chatting with the media, warned the younger Australian, saying, “Simply look out, that’s all.”
Australia are with out Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne for the sequence in opposition to the West Indies. Younger opener Sam Konstas, who had made his debut within the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, is able to open the batting for Australia. Heading into the high-profile three-match sequence, all eyes are on Shamar Joseph, following his exploits within the Gabba Check in opposition to Australia in January 2024.
Talking to SENQ Breakfast co-host Corey Parker, Ian Healy reacted to Joseph’s feedback directed in direction of Konstas, saying the pacer has higher issues to fret about than buying and selling barbs at Sam Konstas.
“He’s had a horrible 12 months since he went via us on the Gabba. He had this toe that had blown up and didn’t suppose he might play, he obtained out of his damage mattress after somebody stated simply come down and take a look at it, after which he realised ‘oh you may play with ache. Shamar has come out as we speak and stated to Konstas’ simply look out and watch what’s coming’,” stated Healy.
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“OK Shamaar effectively you’ve delivered crap all 12 months. So he higher enhance, that’s what I’m saying within the dressing room. He’s obtained actual hassle. You’re not Curtly Ambrose, champ,” he added.
Marnus Labuschagne dropped from Check staff
The Australian selectors have dropped Marnus Labuschagne from the squad following his underwhelming returns within the longest format. Nonetheless, Healy believes the right-hander has it in him to make a turnaround and reclaim his place within the taking part in XI.
“They’re nonetheless, you already know, recognising his worth, they usually (the selectors) anticipate him to work his method via it. He’s solely 30/31. He’s obtained time. I will surely put it up as a suggestion, Marnus to Glamorgan and provides him lots of respiration house and time to essentially,” stated Healy.
“Now that it’s finished, you already know, the uncertainty whether or not I’m gonna get dropped or whether or not I’m taking part in. That’s most likely been the final 6 months for him. Now he can breathe. Now get your method proper and get taking part in,” he added.
Talking about Konstas, he made his Check debut within the Melbourne Check in opposition to India. He instantly obtained underneath Virat Kohli’s pores and skin, because the latter even shoulder-bumped him through the first session of play.
He was concerned in a heated alternate with Jasprit Bumrah throughout Day 1 of the Sydney Check. Australia will now tackle the West Indies within the first Check of the five-match sequence in Barbados, starting June 25.
