The match between Australia and Scotland is currently in the headlines. Because England’s future depends largely on this match. Victory in this match will take Scotland to the Super-8. But England may suffer losses due to this. If Scotland defeats Australia even by a small margin, then England will not be able to reach the next round. Therefore, many types of statements are being made by Australian cricketers and this team is being advised that Australia should lose to Scotland to eliminate England.
Australia’s fast bowler Josh Hazlewood had recently said that Australia should start the bowling with David Warner in this match. Earlier, Australia’s former captain Tim Paine had also said that Australia should field half of its team in this match. Now Scotland’s opener Michael Jones has put forth his point on this.
What did Michael Jones say
Jones said that if the Australian team wants to play like this, then it is their wish but he laughs on hearing these things. Michael Jones said, “I was watching that interview live and I was laughing. I also heard Tim Paine saying that Australia should field half of their team. I don’t know him. I don’t know any Australian players. But if we can talk about something and come to a conclusion, it would be better.”
Jones said, “The rivalry between Australia and England is very big. If they want to play like this, it is their wish. We will not complain. If they want David Warner to start bowling, or the Australian team to do something like this, then it is their wish, but it would be very funny.”
What is England’s situation?
England’s team is in Group-B. Australia is at the first position in this group with six runs from three wins in three matches. Scotland is at the second position with five points from two wins in three matches and one draw. England’s team has been able to get only three points due to one win, one loss and one match not being played in three matches. Now it has to play against Namibia and Oman. Scotland’s net run rate is better than England and hence if this team defeats Australia then it can go to Super-8.