Aussie coach Justin Langer bemoans ‘slack’ over rate that cost them WTC final spot
Team would have qualified for the event ahead of New Zealand had they not been penalised
09 March 2021 - 17:22
Australia coach Justin Langer said on Tuesday his team’s “slack” attention to detail in bowling required overs in the India series cost them a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.
Australia were docked four WTC points for being two overs behind the rate during the second Test in Melbourne. Australia lost the series 2-1 but would have qualified for the final at Southampton ahead of New Zealand had they not been penalised for slow over rates...
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