These were at least some of the factors that pushed Australia to their innings-and-242-run win against Sri Lanka, according to Australia head coach Andrew McDonald. Australia had spent roughly a week ...

"I think the strength in this group was the preparation in the UAE," McDonald said. "We had some time and space to get our heads around the challenges, different scenarios and the ICC facilities ...

Australia had spent roughly a week in Dubai, training in the ICC facility that replicates conditions from around the world. "I think the strength in this group was the preparation in the UAE ...