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There is still hope for Australia as their title defence hangs by a thread

 Aaron Finch spent nearly all of Australia's training session (November 3) in one-on-one discussions with his senior players. He was not lying on his stomach or chatting with Matthew Wade, his vice-captain, in the corner in Adelaide. Mitchell Marsh was discussing attacking shot ideas with him, except when he was having a good time with Glenn Maxwell, his former housemate. Finch did not train himself. During a sunny afternoon in Adelaide, Finch didn't even get his hands off his pockets. It was symbolic of Finch’s availability for Australia’s first-ever T20 World Cup final league match. It's now out of their control in both cases. Australia must beat Afghanistan at their home ground, which will bring a lot of support to Rashid Khan. They must also beat them by an equivalent margin or more than 60 runs. They must also keep their fingers crossed that Sri Lanka will beat England at the SCG if that seems too daunting. The defending champions have had a difficult ride in a tournam
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Australian cricket relies on all its cricketers, from the broad base of junior and club cricket through to the   national team. That balance provides the foundation from which players are nurtured and developed through the various stages until ultimately the more gifted players reach international standards. 

Maintaining that balance is one of the most important functions of the coaching scheme, because only by establishing an effective broad base is it possible to maintain the standard required to compete at the international level.

Administrators and coaches at all levels, national, state and club, must work together to ensure that as many people as possible are exposed to the game. Participation and enjoyment are key elements of the scheme - the recreational cricketer can be just as important to the game as those who hope to reach the elite level.

The development of role models is a significant part of  the scheme. Appropriate remodels, both on and off the field, play an important part in establishing a positive image that makes cricket more attractive to the community generally.

We should all be aware that the scheme Is a two way process - not only do players progress from the broad base to the elite level, but those who have attained elite status through their exposure, involvement and commitment to the game can provide influence down through the various levels.


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