Zampa and Marsh will be key to Australia’s World Cup campaign: Mike Hussey

Sydney: Former Australia cricketer Mike Hussey believes spinner Adam Zampa and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will play a key role in Australia’s campaign in the ODI World Cup to be held in India later this year. Leg-spinner Zampa was selected in Australia’s limited overs team in 2016. Since then he has taken 131 wickets in 79 ODIs so far.

Conditions in India are likely to favor spinners and Hussey feels Zampa’s role will be crucial. Hussey said on Friday, “Adam Zampa can play a big role for Australia throughout the tournament.” He has done really well in the last few years. The former cricketer also said that looking at the confidence with which Marsh plays, he can make a huge impact in this tournament.

Hussey said, “And I think Mitchell Marsh is someone who can definitely make a big impact. He has been entrusted with a huge role. He bats in the top three now and he is playing with tremendous confidence and if he builds that confidence then it will be very difficult to stop him. Hussey said Australia would also need a good performance from senior players like Steve Smith to win the title. He said, “You cannot rely on one or two players to win the World Cup. Collective effort is necessary for this.

Australia will also need a good performance from their senior players. When you think of this I think you think of Steve Smith and Pat Cummins. Hussey said, “I believe that Australia have a very good chance because they have prepared a great group of players for some time now. He understands his role very well.