Finch: Warner and I should have done more
Aaron Finch says he and opening partner David Warner must shoulder a lot of the blame for Australia's poor showing at the World Twenty20.
Aaron Finch says he and opening partner David Warner must shoulder a lot of the blame for Australia's poor showing at the World Twenty20.
Australia were touted as tournament favourites upon their arrival in Bangladesh, but left winless aside from Tuesday's consolation win over the hosts.
Warner had just come off a South African tour where he was in spectacular form, but could not carry that form over on the big stage.
The duo did combine for 98 runs against Bangladesh, but it would have come as scant consolation considering Australia were already out of the tournament by that stage.
"Myself and Davey have both been disappointing in this tournament as a partnership," Finch said.
"What makes it even more disappointing is that it took until the final game to have a big partnership.
"To be out of the tournament already and then provide a start for the team is very disappointing.
"It's frustrating because we came here with high expectations.
"I don't think we played particularly well in the first three games and in such a short format you have to rely on your openers.
"So we take a lot of responsibility."
Finch said that all-rounder Glenn Maxwell's performances, which included a superlative 74 against Pakistan, was one of the few highlights for the Aussie side.
"It's been difficult. I think the way Glenn Maxwell has played throughout the tournament has been phenomenal," he said.
"It's the way everyone knew he could play, but this time he took it to a new level. That's a huge positive.
"There's a few positive to take out, but by and large not a whole lot.
"We came here to win the tournament and anything less we're not happy with. To win one out of four has been very disappointing.
"To not make it through to the semi-final stage has been really disappointing.
"I think we've let ourselves down in all three disciplines – and in such a format like this it really comes back to haunt you."
Latest
-
NewsPaul Collingwood backs Ollie Pope to lead England fightback at Lord’s
South Africa’s charge was halted by the rain.
-
NewsOllie Pope’s bid to lead England recovery against South Africa halted by rain
Pope was unbeaten on 61 in England’s 116 for six when rain brought an early end to the day’s play.
-
NewsRain stops play as Ollie Pope bids to lead England recovery against South Africa
The 24-year-old brought up his half-century just before lunch and was unbeaten on 61 when the rain set in.
-
NewsSir Andrew Strauss hopes review will make English game ‘cleaner and more simple’
Strauss was asked earlier this year by the ECB to begin a review of English cricket.
-
NewsOllie Pope helps England recover from rocky start as South Africa strike early
The 24-year-old brought up his half-century just before lunch after England had slipped to 55 for four.
-
NewsJemimah Rodrigues: Women’s Indian Premier League can build on the Hundred’s work
The inaugural season was seen as a resounding success for its acceleration of the women’s game
-
The HundredDeandra Dottin’s an all-round success as Manchester Originals beat Welsh Fire
The former West Indies star excelled with bat and ball at Old Trafford.
-
NewsBen Stokes insists England will adopt front-foot approach in all circumstances
England begin their Test series with South Africa at Lord’s on Wednesday aiming to keep playing bold cricket.
-
NewsDean Elgar warns South Africa are ‘not here to play soft-natured cricket’
The Proteas skipper also insisted nothing should be read into their heavy defeat to England Lions last week.
-
IrelandIreland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien retires from international cricket aged 38
The 38-year-old’s century secured a famous World Cup victory over England in 2011.