Alex Carey made his Test debut in the first match in Brisbane.
Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey said that he has got a lot of confidence in his game and is looking forward to the second Test of the ongoing Ashes 2021-22 against England, which will be a day-night affair at Adelaide from December 16.
In the first Ashes Test in Brisbane, Carey created a record for taking most catches (8) on Test debut as Australia defeated England by nine wickets in the opening Test to take a 1-0 lead in the Ashes series.
Carey told ESPNcricinfo: “I've got lots of confidence in my game. I guess playing a little bit of white-ball cricket for Australia helps that. Once the bowler is running in, I focus on the ball and that is the same with the bat. Obviously, your first Test you've got a bit going through your mind.”
The keeper further said, “It didn't take me too long I guess to get into the rhythm. Probably, a few overs, and then we're playing cricket again. It was great fun. I guess as a wicketkeeper you're only going to get judged on catches taken or catches dropped.”
Meanwhile, Carey said that he is really excited to play in the day-night match, which will be his first Test under the lights, and hopes to do well against England.
He signed off by saying, “I'm really excited to now head to Adelaide. We all know what the pink-ball Test means. It's a really good atmosphere in Adelaide. But growing up watching games there and having my family there is going to be very exciting. And obviously, winning this Test puts us in a good place to hopefully start really well on Thursday.”
(With ANI Inputs)