Kasprowicz gets Aussie selectors' backing

CA boss Hohns on Monday backed 'Kasper' after his nightmare over saw the Aussies lose the first ODI.

Published on: Dec 6, 2004, 19:33:00 IST

PTI | By Anonymous, Brisbane (Australia)

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Australian cricket's head selector Trevor Hohns on Monday backed Michael Kasprowicz after his nightmare over cost Australia victory in the opening Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-dayer against New Zealand.

Kasprowicz was clouted for 22 runs off the third-last over of the innings as the Kiwis stormed home to a four-wicket victory over the world champions with two balls to spare in Melbourne on Sunday.

Further pressure was applied on Kasprowicz after Test 12th man Brett Lee made an impressive international return in taking 2-40 heading into the first Test against Pakistan on the traditionally-quick WACA ground in Perth, starting on December 16.

Hohns said he was encouraged by Lee's performance but he did not blame Kasprowicz for the last-over loss, rather he praised the big Queenslander's 2004 form.

"Kasprowicz has been an outstanding performer over the last 12 months and he went for a few runs in one over in a one-day game and that can happen to anybody at any time," Hohns said on Monday. "It was one over in a one-day game."

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