Under-fire Australia relying on ‘luck of the Irish’ at T20 World Cup
Summary
Australia suffered back-to-back defeats at the T20 World Cup and now relies on Ireland to keep their campaign alive amid injuries and selection controversies.
Key Points
- Australia lost consecutive matches against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup.
- Injuries to key fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, and retirement of Mitchell Starc, have weakened Australia's pace attack.
- Australia relies on Ireland to beat Zimbabwe to avoid early elimination and needs Sri Lanka to defeat Zimbabwe.
- Steve Smith was initially left out despite good domestic form, sparking criticism over selections.
