He’d only faced a few balls but already Alex Carey had looked more assured than any other Aussie batsman as he set about rebuilding his side’s innings following a catastrophic start to its World Cup semi-final against England — until one ball changed all that.

They are Australia’s driving trailblazers, hoping to take the fastest-growing form of touring car racing by storm.

Alex Carey has revived memories of Rick McCosker in the Centenary Test by batting through a jaw injury in Australia’s World Cup semi-final against England.

The decision to play Peter Handscomb ahead of Matthew Wade backfired horribly for the Aussies in their World Cup semi-final against England and angry fans weren’t shy about venting their anger on social media.

Jos Buttler has dismissed the idea that England are losing their cool after two straight defeats put their World Cup future in grave jeopardy, saying “pressure is a privilege”.