Aussie T20 coach says Ashes did not impact team’s hopes

Coach Andrew McDonald has dismissed claims that the T20 World Cup is unimportant to Australia, asserting that the team’s early exit in Sri Lanka was not due to prioritizing the Ashes. He expressed disappointment over Australia’s worst World Cup performance in 17 years, insisting the team was capable of progressing. Despite injuries to key players like Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, he emphasized the need to own their underperformance. As they prepare to face Oman, McDonald stressed the importance of ending the tournament on a positive note.

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