Delhi Capitals star Alex Carey confident Australia will win T20 World Cup if it happens

Despite  ongoing coronavirus pandemic causing havoc across world, Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey remains hopeful for T20 World Cup in Australia later this year to go ahead as planned. While Australia is yet to lift elusive T20 trophy, Australian limited-overs vice-captain maintains a positive outlook for his side going ahead.

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Alex Carey confident of T20 World Cup chances

As quoted by ESPN Cricinfo, Alex Carey says that Australian opening batsman like David Warner and captain Aaron Finch have been performing well on a consistent basis for last six months. He also valued Steve Smith’s presence in side as a premier top-order batsman. Alex Carey added that present Australian unit is an “enjoyable” and “consistent” group where everyone is aware of ir roles and have a good understanding between m.

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cricketer said that he was “optimistic” of his side's chances at T20 World Cup and also added that team has been playing some good cricket in ir home conditions for a while. Alex Carey believes that if players remain fit after predominantly being confined to ir homes without playing any form of cricket, ir game “will be ready to go” in time of tournament.

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IPL 2020: Alex Carey in Delhi Capitals

During Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL 2020) auction, Alex Carey was roped in by Delhi Capitals. Delhi Capitals franchise purchased cricketer for ₹2.4 crore (US$340,000) for w-postponed IPL 2020. At Delhi Capitals camp, he was to join fellow Australian teammate Marcus Stoinis along with former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting as head coach of side.

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IPL 2020 postponed

In terms of IPL 2020 postponed news, IPL 2020 was recently suspended by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) until furr tice. latest decision by BCCI came in wake of extended nationwide lockdown date (May 3) as issued by Indian government. IPL 2020 was initially scheduled to commence on March 29 with Delhi Capitals slated to launch ir campaign on March 30 against Kings XI Punjab.   

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