Australia vs England 1st ODI, Current Score and Updates from Perth

08:51 IST:

A quick word – Australia’s Josh Inglis is ready to chat. He says it’s always special to start the summer at home in Perth, despite the quick turnaround from their recent assignments. He is particularly pleased to see Mahli Beardman make his international debut, describing it as an exciting moment for the youngster who has already enjoyed success with the Perth Scorchers. Talking about the batting at Optus Stadium, Inglis feels they have not made the most of their opportunities in previous ODIs at the venue. He believes building substantial partnerships through the middle games will be crucial to putting together a big total, adding that the surface tends to improve as the innings progresses. In transitioning from red-ball cricket to white-ball cricket, Inglis stresses the importance of preparation, understanding individual roles and getting back into the rhythm of the format. He is also delighted with his recent Test century in South Africa, but admits he was disappointed Australia could not build a bigger lead in this game. Inglis adds that keeping things simple, trusting his routines and resisting the temptation to slip into T20 mode are keys to success in ODI cricket.