‘On the beach’: Aussie slugger’s bigger aims
Australian batsman Tim David is convinced his enormous six at Hobart traveled farther than the official record stated, expressing his ambition to face more deliveries and become a key T20 World Cup contender next year.
After narrowly missing hitting a six out of the stadium in Hobart, David has set loftier goals heading into the tournament. In a recent match against India, he scored 74 runs off just 38 balls.
David noted that the match itself had limited influence on World Cup preparations, as pitch conditions in India vary depending on the opponent.
Record-breaking six at Bellerive Oval
One of David’s five sixes in the game flew an impressive 129 meters, marking the longest six ever recorded in T20 international history and the biggest in the broadcast history of Fox Cricket. The hit struck the stadium sign atop the grandstand roof.
“It’s good fun hitting balls on the roof. I haven’t seen any balls up there and I haven’t hit any up there,” David said. Having hit many sixes at Hobart while playing for the Hurricanes in the BBL, he added, “I was hoping it would land on the beach. It hit the top rung of that little advertising sign. I’m always dubious about the measurements.”
Strategic batting advancement
David is excited about moving up the batting order to align with Australia’s aggressive approach, aiming for World Cup success.
He is expected to bat at number three, a position where he can maximize his impact with the bat.
Author’s summary: Tim David aims to leverage a strategic batting role and his powerful hitting to become a vital weapon for Australia in the upcoming T20 World Cup.