No complacency: Gilchrist

Published January 21, 2007

BRISBANE, Jan 20: Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist insists the Australian squad is not complacent despite being undefeated in the tri-series One-day International series with England and New Zealand.

The Australians continued their run of victories when they beat England at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday by four wickets.

But they were forced to fight hard for the win despite bowling the tourists out for just 155.

They lost six wickets in reaching the victory target of 156 and were in deep trouble at 108 for five before Mike Hussey came to the rescue and guided them home with an unbeaten 46.

Gilchrist hit back at suggestions the Australians were taking the series lightly and said good English bowling, a tricky wicket and poor shot selection were the reasons for Friday's poor showing.

“There's no complacency in this team – the competition for spots in our team is at the highest level and that in itself means our training sessions are really intense and at the top level, and that is being seen in what we do out on the field,” Gilchrist said.—AFP

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