Friday, November 14, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Back again...
It has been one series the 'mighty' Australians would like to forget in a hurry. Nothing went right for Punter and his men since they let slip a good opportunity at Bangalore. They have been forced to play 'catch-up' which is something they are not used to.
The batting does look solid but the bowling appears toothless. The retirements of the legends Warne and McGrath has left too big a hole for the champion team to fill. No replacements have appeared on the horizon, apparently. Will the world champs be able to rebound from this 2-0 loss, remains to be seen.
On the other hand, the Indians, who have been more than a match to the Aussies in the last decade or so, have stamped their authority with a memorable series win. It remains to be seen in M S Dhoni, who has taken over the mantle from Kumble, will take the forward and to the number one ranking.
The batting does look solid but the bowling appears toothless. The retirements of the legends Warne and McGrath has left too big a hole for the champion team to fill. No replacements have appeared on the horizon, apparently. Will the world champs be able to rebound from this 2-0 loss, remains to be seen.
On the other hand, the Indians, who have been more than a match to the Aussies in the last decade or so, have stamped their authority with a memorable series win. It remains to be seen in M S Dhoni, who has taken over the mantle from Kumble, will take the forward and to the number one ranking.
Monday, February 5, 2007
Second post
The comparison between Roger Federer and the Australian cricket keeps coming up now and then with friends. The manner in which Federer decimated the opposition at the Australian Open and the (Aussie) cricket team's form over the years makes one wonder if the others are just making up the numbers.
Surface, location, et al, don't seem to matter to Federer and the Aussie (team). The Aussie bench strength seems to be amazing, the loss of established stars notwithstanding.
Surface, location, et al, don't seem to matter to Federer and the Aussie (team). The Aussie bench strength seems to be amazing, the loss of established stars notwithstanding.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
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