CRICKET STRATEGY
Usain Bolt gives Aussies ‘explosive’ running tips
Sydney — Australia’s cricketers have called on retired sprint king Usain Bolt to boost their running between the wickets during the Ashes Test series against England. The Jamaican track superstar, the world record holder in the 100m and 200m and eight-time Olympic champion, is working with the Australian batsmen to improve their "explosiveness" off the mark. "It’s all about explosiveness, and that’s one thing I’ve noticed with cricket — they don’t really have a lot of explosiveness when they’re running," the world’s fastest man told the Herald Sun newspaper. "They seem to always take off at a slow rate. Getting that right will definitely help people." Bolt, 31, who retired from athletics after August’s World Championships in London, said that he was trying to increase their awareness of running while batting. Australian batsman Peter Handscomb said Bolt’s tips were welcomed ahead of Thursday’s first Ashes Test in Brisbane. "He was giving us a few pointers on how to get a little bit ...
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