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Former Australia fast bowler Michael Kasprowicz believes that the Aussies will be up for a different and new experience when they defend their title in England starting from May 30.

Meanwhile, the five times world champions have also entered the tournament as the favourites to lift the trophy. However, Australia are currently going through a poor ODI streak and will face stern competition from India and England in the upcoming showpiece event. Michael Kasprowicz while speaking about Australia chances admitted that the current setup is growing through a transition. Moreover, the players will have to take the onus on themselves to set the stage for themselves.

It is a different path for Australian cricket. They have always gone into the contest as a favourite. But this is going to be different. They have a new coach and a few new players as well. It is up to them to create their own environment and path,” Kasprowicz told TOI in an interview.

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Australia, over the past one year, have faced a lot of things as they have slipped to their lowest over ICC ODI ranking – sixth spot and have endured series defeats at the hands of South Africa, India and England (twice). In addition to, the ball-tampering incident in Cape Town which saw Cricket Australia (CA) suspending two of their main players for a year.

Going through a tough phase

Michael Kasprowicz, a non-executive board of director of CA, stated that they had faced some really tough situations. As a result, they have started working towards it and improving it. In addition to, they are also trying to develop the culture and the performance of the side.

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Absolutely. Tough, because of the changes. We had to look internally on what was happening. We had a look at the situation and worked on improving it. We are rebuilding components of the sport from the culture and performance side,” he added.

However, in conclusion, Michael Kasprowicz noted that with the return of Steven Smith and David Warner, Australia could hope for a better show in the World Cup. The duo had been out of the action of cricket in Australia since March last year; however, have taken part in various T20 leagues.

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