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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
David Charlesworth

BIZARRE: Australia s early t20 world cup exit not caused by prioritising ashes insists head coach - What They Never Told You

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has denied prioritising the Ashes (Martin Rickett/PA) - (PA Archive)

Australia’s head coach, Andrew McDonald, has firmly rejected suggestions that his side’s embarrassing early exit from the T20 World Cup was due to a distraction caused by the upcoming Ashes series.

The reigning champions’ campaign has been cut short following unexpected defeats to Zimbabwe and tournament co-hosts Sri Lanka.

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