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World Cup weaknesses

Australia’s World Cup squad has a glaring weakness which could cost the nation its title defence, Kerry O’Keeffe says.

The cricket icon is still confident our country’s 15-man squad is a strong one which is well placed to win the tournament – although it’s not all it can be. He believes Australia will be leaving a match-winner at home, and has also voiced concerns over the make-up of its bowling attack.

“The bowling is.

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