ICC World Cup 2019 | I had no rush, just wanted to play my game, says Alex Carey

Alex Carey has been showing glimpses of his class throughout the World Cup. With cameos against West Indies, India, and England, Carey was due for a telling performance. And it came at the right time, as his team were reeling at 92 for 5 in the 22nd over against the Kiwis. 

“Not the start we wanted (on being reduced to 92 for 5), but it was important to occupy the crease. I had no rush, just wanted to asses the conditions and then play my game. The pitch was on the slower side, there was spin as well. I wanted to keep it simple and play to my strengths,” Carey said at the post-match presentation. 

On a tough pitch, only Carey looked at ease. However, he credited the role Usman Khawaja played in their 107-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Despite the recovery, Boult’s hat-trick halted the total at 243. However, Mitchell Starc & the other bowlers replied in style to bowl out the Kiwis for just 157, sealing an 86 run victory. 

“Today was a nice day, high credit to Khawaja - he played right through the heat and Mitchell Starc as well,” Carey said. 

The young exciting cricketer has also been developing his wicket-keeping ability over the months. He was presented with a tough chance to catch Ross Taylor off Starc but only managed a glove on it. 

“The keeping is coming up well, it's a nice opportunity. It was a tough catch (Ross Taylor), was difficult to see the high ball under the blue skies, Ross was obviously a pretty key wicket,” Carey said. 

Australia play South Africa next, in a dead rubber matchup, but Carey wants the Aussies to keep their winning streak going.