Inability to kill opponents is expensive, Australia, explains Michael Clarke

Clarke was perplexed left after the Sri Lanka on the back of a stand ninth-wicket record between Angelo Mathews and Lasith Malinga, of large returns, staged creating 1-window with 34 balls left in their opening victory one day international in Melbourne.

The tourists were apparently count 107 for eight, in response to the Australia 239 for eight 50 overs, only to come assault for victory.

Their partnership 132 - run set a record in the world for the ninth window in one day internationals, beating a mark which was 27 years.

And Clarke, substitute Ricky Ponting, who was absent at a family funeral in Tasmania is extremely concerned about growing habit team left opposition to offshore of the hook.

It was also right-sixth loss in the Australian in all forms of gambling, dating back to July.

Australia have one plus two - dayers against Sri Lanka before the first test against England in Brisbane, Ash on 25 November.

"What I am so disappointed about is once again we are so close and we could not finish the game, which is a problem that we have had for some time now in all three forms of the game", said Clarke.

"We need to watch and ask questions about what we can do to improve that."

"Running costs with bat and ball - 8 - 107 have pinned beaten around the Park."

"Mathews is a very good player but Malinga is a n ° 10, a good n ° 10, but there is still a drummer No. 10"

"If we are sufficiently good to execute our plans and obtain the high order out page, I see no reason why we can't do the tailenders."

"But it is not the first time, he arrived and it is something that we need to look at."

Clarke stressed the Australia could not seek to come to ash, saying that it was essential, they have improved their form a day with the approach at the beginning of the year World Cup next on the subcontinent.

"We have a World Cup someday soon after ash and we need to play our best cricket now", he said.

"Ash are great, everyone waits with bated breath, but must focus on what is in front of us, because now we play our best cricket and we must do."

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