Cricket-Langer says Australia's poor buildup aided squad depth


  • Cricket
  • Friday, 12 Nov 2021

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Australia Press Conference - Kia Oval, London, Britain - September 10, 2019 Australia head coach Justin Langer during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo

DUBAI (Reuters) - With Australia one victory away from their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title, coach Justin Langer believes the team's poor build-up to the showpiece tournament was not so poor after all.

Australia lost five consecutive Twenty20 series in their lead-up, including in the West Indies and Bangladesh where they fielded depleted squad as several frontline players sat out.

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