Aaron Finch must make most of opportunities with Australian team
AARON Finch knows his 104 runs in six one-day internationals hasn't earnt him a permanent berth in the Australian top order.
AARON Finch knows the clock is ticking.
The Victorian one-day run machine has shown glimpses of the form that made him early summer's hottest prospect, but he's painfully aware that his 104 runs in six one-day internationals hasn't earnt him a permanent berth in the Australian top order.
So as he gears up for tomorrow's fifth ODI against the West Indies at the MCG, Finch knows the heat is on.
"You don't have to be Einstein to figure out Davey Warner is going to come back in at some stage, so you have to make sure you take your chances,'' Finch said.
"I feel like I'm hitting it well, but I obviously need to kick on for a big score soon to keep my name up there - you don't keep getting chances, so I need to cash in if I get going.''
Finch can draw on the experience of George Bailey, who had been in a similar position until his blazing century in Perth last week.
"It was great to watch 'Bails' manage that innings the way he did, first just controlling the game when we were in big trouble then putting them (the Windies) to the sword later on. It was great to watch.''
The pair yesterday had a far more humbling experience than anything cricket could throw their way.
Bailey and Finch paid a special visit to the Monash Children's Hospital in the few spare minutes out from preparations for today's game.
Finch said it was "great to try to put some smiles on some kids' faces'' as they walked through the wards.
"We forget how much joy it can bring to the kids to give them something to smile about in such hard times that they're going through,'' he said.
"It was incredibly humbling to meet them and their parents and extremely rewarding to be able to see a smile on their faces when you get to meet them.
"They're pretty special kids and we can only hope we've helped them out a little bit when they need it most.''
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