‘Pretty disappointing’: Australia’s stand-in captain Josh Inglis calls out batters after ODI series defeat to Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia’s Josh Inglis walks off the field after losing his wicket (AP Photo)

NEW DELHI: Australia’s recent ODI series defeat to Pakistan at home has exposed vulnerabilities within the batting lineup, prompting introspection and calls for improvement.
The 2-1 series loss, a historic first on home soil against Pakistan, has sparked debate about batting approach and the need for greater responsibility at the crease.
Stand-in captain Josh Inglis, visibly disappointed by the result, highlighted the team’s inability to post competitive totals.
While acknowledging the individual batting styles within the team, he emphasized the paramount importance of accumulating runs.
“Pretty disappointing, to be honest, I think after the first three-quarters of the first game, we’ve been totally outplayed. The batters just didn’t get the runs on the board in the last couple of games,” Inglis said after the game in the post-match presentation.
After a promising start in the first ODI, where a strong partnership between Inglis and Steve Smith steered Australia towards victory, the middle order faltered, losing wickets in quick succession.
Pat Cummins‘s composed knock, however, salvaged the situation, but the fragility of the middle order was exposed.
The subsequent matches witnessed a recurring theme: an overly aggressive approach that backfired.
Despite the new ball posing a significant threat, Australian batters persisted with their attacking intent, resulting in a flurry of wickets and subpar totals.
The second and third ODIs saw Australia bundled out for 163 and 140 respectively.
“Guys have their own way of batting, but it’s important to put together runs, stay out there, take the innings deep, and get the results. It was nice to be captaining in front of my home fans here in Perth, but the result was a disappointment,” added Inglis.

This aggressive batting strategy, while potentially effective in certain situations, proved detrimental against a disciplined Pakistani bowling attack.
The series defeat serves as a timely wake-up call for Australia ahead of a challenging international calendar. With a three-match T20I series against Pakistan followed by the high-profile Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India on the horizon, Australia will be looking to address its batting frailties urgently.