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Bowlers create headaches for Australia

by Brydon Coverdale

Glenn McGrath risks a disappointing farewell unless Australia’s bowlers can turn things around
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There is one bright spot in the darkness of Australia’s recent run of poor one-day form: their batting will be boosted by the return of the rested Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Michael Clarke for the World Cup. They can take no solace from their bowling situation.
Australia’s inability to defend 336 at Auckland on Sunday was the latest in a worrying series of big targets they have proved incapable of protecting. New Zealand’s impressive effort was the second-highest successful run-chase in ODI history and was nestled between two other Australian failures from the past 14 months.
In their second-last match before they travel to the World Cup, it should be a major concern for a team that has had its bowling line-up largely settled since at […]

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