Carey has the battle scars to prove his duty

By James Toney

Ouch! Jofra Archer takes off Alex Carey’s helmet

ALEX Carey has the stitches to show he has bled in Australia’s cause.
Carey only made his ODI debut last January but his performances behind the stumps – and with the bat – were a big positive of his team’s run to the World Cup semi-finals.
He made a career-best 85 against South Africa, 71 against New Zealand and shared a vital fourthwicket partnership with Steve Smith at Edgbaston.
After a horror start, their 103-run stand meant Aaron Finch’s side were at least able to set England a targe...

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