Kingston: Australia’s short Caribbean tour always looked like something of an hors d’oeuvres for the Ashes and captain Michael Clarke finally allowed himself to address the main course after wrapping up a comfortable 2-0 series sweep on Sunday. The tourists needed less than four full days to thrash West Indies by 277 runs in the second test in Kingston, Jamaica.
“I think I’m allowed to talk about (the Ashes) now,” Clarke told reporters at Sabina Park.
“Credit to the boys, I made it very clear I didn’t want it spoken about at all throughout this series and I’m extremely thankful and proud that none of the guys have spoken about it.
“I’d be lying to say it hasn’t been in the back of everyone’s mind, but the fact we’ve been really disciplined on playing really good cricket in these conditions against this West Indies team is a really good achievement from the boys,” he further added.
“But we’re all excited about what lies ahead. I’ve spoken a lot about consistency away from home, I just hope this is the start of it.” “Confidence is a vital part of any team and any squad. You have to earn that though,” Clarke added.
