The underwhelming performances of Australia\u2019s top order have drawn sharp criticism, with Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, and Marnus Labuschagne averaging a combined 14.40, the lowest figure for Australia\u2019s top three in a home Test summer since 1887\/88. Nathan McSweeney, in particular, finds himself under the microscope.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Lehmann took aim at Bailey on Tuesday as the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar series headed for a rain-soaked draw, raising doubts about the former Australian international's close relationship with the team. \"In my opinion, he\u2019s too close to the team. I would like him sitting up watching in a selectors\u2019 box somewhere and be able to make his own decisions. Lehmann had said on ABC Sport.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Cummins, however, was quick to defend Bailey and rejected any suggestion that impacted his decision to make the tough calls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I don\u2019t know how that (criticism) can be true. There is so much more to picking a side than just looking at the internet. The most important thing is you do stay objective, and I think the selection panel are amazing at that,\" Cummins was quoted by 7News.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThey\u2019ve made some really bold calls over the past couple of years in all formats. Probably bolder than I have seen other selectors make in previous years. They\u2019ve never shied away from a tough decision. What George brings to the role is amazing, and I think you\u2019d hear that not just from the guys on the side, but also from state players as well,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I don\u2019t know how that (criticism) can be true. There is so much more to picking a side than just looking at the internet. The most important thing is you do stay objective, and I think the selection panel are amazing at that,\" Cummins was quoted by 7News.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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