Kirsten sees recovering Australia as genuine World Cup contenders


Cricket - South Africa Nets - Kia Oval - 17/7/12 South Africa's coach Gary Kirsten during nets Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Andrew Couldridge Livepic

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Australia may still be dealing with the aftermath of the ball-tampering scandal but World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten has no doubts they will bounce back and be challenging for one-day cricket's most coveted trophy next year.

The Cape Town scandal in March rocked cricket in Australia to its core and resulted, among other punishments, in lengthy suspensions for then skipper Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner - both key limited overs batsmen.

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