ICC Champions Trophy 2017, England vs Australia: 5 things Australia did wrong

Modified Jun 11, 2017 10:08 IST

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 10: Steve Smith the captain of Australia looks on as Eoin Morgan and Ben Stokes continue their fourth wicket partnership during the ICC Champions Trophy match between England and Australia at Edgbaston on June 10, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) — Steven Smith led poorly as Australia were trounced by England at Edgbaston

#4 Bizarre playing XI selections

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 10: Adil Rashid of England celebrates dismissing Moises Henriques of Australia during the ICC Champions Trophy match between England and Australia at Edgbaston on June 10, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) — Henriques selection ahead of Lynn and Hastings was shocking

Australia had a very strong 15 member squad selected for the tournament and it seemed impossible that they could mess up their starting XI. However, right from game one, they managed to do exactly that by benching Chris Lynn for Moises Henriques, the most suspect selection in the squad.

Lynn, a quality top order batsman in fine nick, did not get to play a single game while Henriques, who barely contributed with bat or ball was persisted with. He was also sent in ahead of Travis Head at no. 4 in all games, another bizarre tactic given that Head has been in fine form. Hastings, the top wicket taker of 2016 also found no room in the squad after game 1.

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