Australia coach Andrew McDonald expressed surprise at England’s over-the-top treatment of Scott Boland despite Australia’s impressive win in the first Ash Test.

Australia won, beating England by two goals in the opening match of the 2023 Ashes. Australian captain Pat Cummins played an undefeated heroic match on 44 occasions on the final day, leading the team to a showdown. The successful chase lasted 281 times.

The England team, led by captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, maintained their attacking style of play and even claimed their play on day one, something McDonald’s found surprising. . “We certainly anticipated their extremely aggressive approach,” he said. However, McDonald’s admitted that Britain’s aggression against Scott Boland caught them off guard and suggested they find better ways to combat it.

Despite the surprise, McDonald’s insisted that Australia had been consistent with their planned approach and executed it very well. He admits that they face unexpected challenges during the match, which is common in cricket, and is also seen as the playing surface. McDonald mentioned that on day one, favorable weather conditions presented the best chance to hit the ball, and England successfully capitalized on those conditions and put pressure on Australia.

The second Test of the Ashes series will take place at Lord’s Stadium in London from June 28 to July 2. Both teams will now focus on preparing for this important match, aimed at made a significant impact on the series.

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