Australia's George Bailey throws his hands up over woeful batting display against India
Capain laments collapse of scorers after India limited his already eliminated side to 73
A dejected and embarrassed George Bailey lamented Australia's exit from the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh, labelling the 73-run capitulation to India the worst batting performance of his tenure as captain.
Australia entered the tournament among the favourites in the wake of a comfortable series victory over South Africa, but they were knocked out before a ball was struck when Pakistan beat hosts Bangladesh.
It's the most disappointing game that I've led from this team, for three years
Any thought of saving face was quickly extinguished as they crashed out for 86 when chasing a modest victory target of 160 against India, prompting coach Darren Lehmann to storm off during their batting effort.
"I'd go so far as to say it's the most disappointing game that I've led from this team, for three years," Bailey said in Mirpur.
"I'm disappointed for the team. I'm disappointed with the way we batted.
"But I'm not embarrassed for anyone, apart from myself. If I was embarrassed I'd say it is with my own performance."
Prior to the match, Lehmann said he felt three of his more senior players - Shane Watson, David Warner and Brad Haddin - had failed to fire when needed.