Tim David has the same freaky abilities as Hardik and Pollard: Alex Carey
Updated On: 02 September, 2022 11:38 AM IST | Melbourne | IANS
David has established himself with some quality performances in leagues around the world, earning a place in the 15-memebr Australia squad. He is a highly gifted and natural striker of the ball who can add extra batting depth to the group, which has enjoyed a lot of success in T20 cricket of late
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Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey is in awe of Tim David`s savage hitting, saying the 26-year-old`s "raw power" simply amazes him. Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday included Singapore-born, Perth raised David in place of leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson in their squad for the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup in October. David has established himself with some quality performances in leagues around the world, earning a place in the 15-memebr Australia squad. He is a highly gifted and natural striker of the ball who can add extra batting depth to the group, which has enjoyed a lot of success in T20 cricket of late.
The 26-year-old was a relatively unknown entity in Australian cricket before he was picked by Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction for a mind-boggling Rs 8.5 crore. Following successful stints with MI and BBL side Hobart Hurricanes, he has a chance to further his career with the Australian side when it begins its campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup at home in October. "I`ve played against him (David) in the Big Bash and I`ve seen his raw power from behind the stumps," Carey said on SEN 1170 Breakfast on Friday. "He`s got the ability to hit both sides of the ground.
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