Cricket Australia CEO “extremely disappointed” over ODI series loss to Pakistan

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley termed the ODI series loss to Pakistan disappointing but defended the management’s decision to give opportunity to newcomers during the 50-over matches.

He made this statement while talking in a press conference after the severe criticism made by former Australian Captain Michael Clarke who questioned the selectors decision to rest several key players for the third ODI.

Meanwhile, Cricket Australia's CEO Nick Hockley defended the selection of the team during the ODI series. 

He called the series result “extremely disappointing,” but highlighted the importance of giving young players exposure to international cricket ahead of a five-Test series with India, two Tests in Sri Lanka, and then the 50-over Champions Trophy.

"This was obviously a massively disappointing result, but I think a really good opportunity to expose some of the talent was coming through to the pressures of international cricket," he added.

Following a crushing defeat by the Green Shirts on home ground in the ODI series, Australian media slammed the host team for playing like amateurs against Pakistani pacers who destroyed the Australian middle order.

It further stated that the inexperienced middle-order batting of the Australian team looked timid and there is nothing to cheer about after the defeat in Perth. 

The batting totally failed in front of Pakistani pacers, Jack Fraser has neither technique nor footwork, he failed in all three matches. 

Similarly, Steve Smith did not play up to expectations, Marnos Labuschine was disappointing again, Glenn Maxwell became an easy victim for Haris Rauf, he got out in all three matches.

It should be noted that Pakistan won the 3-match series 1-2 by defeating Australia in the third ODI match.

Pakistan secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over Australia in the third ODI at Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday and registered their first ODI series victory in the country after 22 years.