Well, that was fun. Australia losing 4 straight ODI's is the big news in the world of cricket today. "Bond has the Aussies Shaken not Stirred" says JC (quite witty, we thought). We like JC, we really do. But, JC being an Aussie (not that there is anything wrong with it) lacks perspective. We on the other hand, atop our lofty perch, can look at Australia objectively (except with matters concerning Hayden).
Aussie fans, don't panic just yet. The team sent to NZ did not have monkey boy, gilly boy, bully boy, pretty boy, and young boy. Boy! that's a lot of "boys" missing in action. For the uninitiated, that's Ponting, Gilchrist, Symo, Brett Lee, and Clarke. In relative terms, that's the Indian equivalent of Tendulkar, Dhoni...Fuck it, Indians don't have the equivalent of Symo, Brett Lee, and Clarke...anyway, take our word, that's a lot of talent missing in action.
So, you lost one game badly and before that, you lost 3 straight games to England. Wait a minute! Three straight games to England? That's a lot of games to lose to the "worst team that's ever come to Australia", isn't it?
It's true that McGrath is finally going downhill, the other bowlers don't have enough international experience, Haydos is back in the thick of things, and there is no proven match winner except for Hussey. But, it's not time to panic just yet.
Anyway, considering the injuries suffered, even during the CB series, Australia has lost "just" 4 ODI's. Other teams, like our beloved Indian team, lose 4 ODI's for breakfast and are ready to lose some more for "second breakfast, elevenses, lunch, afternoon snack, tea, and dinner". Australia, known for its penchant for motivating itself for perceived slights, now has a genuine reason to raise their game to another level at the World Cup. And, unfortunately for the other teams, they will do just that.
If and when monkey boy raises the World Cup trophy in triumph and plays the "Nobody believed in us but we triumphed over adversity by digging deep within ourselves to find the winner within" card, we will we be royally pissed.
You hear us, Monkey Boy? WE WILL BE ROYALLY PISSED.
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Nice blog ... I think Monkey boys chances of lifting WC is remote ... maybe Blue wagon w/o any numerology / tarot reading can spring a surprise ...but as of now SA , SL , WI & India has great chances of taking home the ultimate prize
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I wouldn't write-off Australia just yet. They are the World Champions and they hate to lose. SA can beat the Aus but I don't know how they would fare if they met in the Finals with all the extra pressure. Aus has been there and done that. Even with the recent slump, Aus is still the favorite to win the cup. I hope they lose but...
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