Australian coach Justin Langer has shed some light on the side's intense batting sessions during the week, including some advice he had for Joe Burns.
Speaking on 1170 SEN, Langer revealed that while some described the net session as intense, he was really just encouraging Burns and reminding him of his talent.
“Everybody says it was intense,” Langer said.
“But if you’re actually listening, I’m just having a joke with him and telling him to try and hit every ball for four to try and get him moving.
“My dad’s been telling me since I was about 18 years old, you don’t lose your talent overnight. And that’s what I say to Burnsy (Joe Burns).
“We talk about the recipe. Just trust the recipe. You’ve been in it a long time. You’ve made test match hundreds. Just watch the ball and go about your business. If he does that, he’ll be fine."
Langer kept his powder dry regarding the widely debated topic of who will open the batting for Australia in the opening test against India his afternoon.
“I was saying the same thing in the nets to Marcus Harris and about three or four others, so you’ll have to keep guessing,” Langer joked.
“When Painey (skipper Tim Paine) tosses the coin and we’re batting first, which I hope we do at the Adelaide Oval, then it will all be revealed for the whole world to see.”
The four-match test series between Australia and India kicks off at the Adelaide Oval this afternoon.
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