Aussies in trouble?

Are the Aussies in trouble just before the World Cup?

Trouble could be too strong a word and its more like a spot of bother! Remember that Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist will definitely be back, Andrew Symonds will be back, but might not return in his full capacity and with regards to Brett Lee - there are no answers as yet!

Having said that, they had every other bowler who will be playing the World Cup appearing in the Chappel-Hadlee series and they looked ordinary! So is this the end of the Aussies' era of dominance in World cricket?

It will be naive to even think the thought given the fact that the Aussies always hit back strongly after losses and their trip to the carribean will, I suspect, be no different.

What this has however shown is that the Aussies can be beaten, which means that the World Cup, will not, hopefully, be a one horse race.

It remains to be seen if the other teams, have the will to fight and get their name on the ultimate trophy in One-Day Cricket.

Open Letter to Stephen Fleming (New Zealand Cricket Captain)

Dear Stephen,

Thank you for giving Australia a hiding today! A win by 10 wickets!!! Whatever happens during the remainder of the Chappel-Hadlee Trophy, it does not matter, although you have my complete support for the rest of the tournament and suspect about 1.5 billion other cricket fans all over the world!

With the World Cup looming in 4 weeks time, having the Aussies on the backfoot, at least gives the rest of the teams (yours and mine included) a great chance! At least it is not going to be one horse race (yes, i still hope!!).

For once someone, South Africa right now, can topple the Aussies from the number 1 ranking in any form of the game, provided you win the next two matches!

May God be with you!

All the very best!

While I know it sounds very defeatist, the Aussie dominance shows how far behind the rest of the teams are! Frankly, at this point in time, I don't care!

An honest Indian fan!