The bowlers need to develop "thick skin" to counter flat wickets and fast outfields in England during the World Cup, reckons Australia coach Justin Langer.
In the recent batsmen-dominated ODI series, hosts England and Pakistan put on board close to 350 runs in almost every match.
Langer said the bowlers need to take the responsibility of stopping teams from posting huge totals.
"They're going to have to have thick skin but they're physically tough and mentally tough and they'll be ready for it," he was quoted as saying by the Australian media.
Langer also defended the decision to drop Josh Hazlewood from the World Cup squad, saying the pacer didn't feature in enough limited over cricket to justify selection.
Hazlewood was "bitterly disappointing" after missing out of the 15-man squad. It was Kane Richardson, who was roped in by the selectors following the shoulder injury that forced Jhye Richardson out of the squad.
"He just hasn't been playing any cricket," Langer said.
"We know he's a great bowler. He's a brilliant bowler, but it was just such bad timing for him." Hazlewood had expressed his frustration following the omission and Langer said he had no problem with him voicing his disappointment over his non selection in the World Cup squad.
"He's a terrific bloke, he's been vice-captain of the team. He's a brilliant bowler... his numbers over the last four years have been good. But over the last 18 months, he just hasn't played enough (one-day) cricket," he said.
"I'm sure he's disappointed. There's a few guys who are disappointed not to be in the squad. Hopefully through the Australia A series, he can start playing cricket again and then when he does that, we can't wait to welcome him back” said Langer on Hazlewood.
The five-time champions will play three warm-up matches, starting with an unofficial fixture against West Indies on Wednesday, 22 May.
Australia will take on hosts England ahead of a final practice match against Sri Lanka next Monday, 27 May.
The defending champions will begin their World Cup campaign against a tricky opponent in Afghanistan and Langer said the next few practice matches will be crucial ahead of the opening match.
"We've got three practice games in the next 12 days I think, every chance we get to get on a centre wicket is very important for us” Langer concluded saying.
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