Well its here, after a difficult tour of India, where the Aussies were outplayed just about every over of the tour, the home tests have begun.
The Entree: New Zealand Black Caps
The Brisbane test gave us absolutely nothing, except twenty wickets a day! What it really showed was Cricket Aust. lack of respect for their opponents and their own fans, by resting all the test team on arrival back from India, then expecting them to perform like champions on a wicket stickier then a 3 yr olds hands after a visit to the lolly shop! Lots of wickets a few runs and a man of the match who took nine for on a bowlers wicket, when it should have gone to a guy who carried his bat and scored a very good hundred, stupidity continues! Aust 1 up.
2nd Test in Adelaide which traditionally produces a run fest, its easier to get your brother out bowling a tennis ball on concrete! A run fest for Aust. but the Black Caps showed why they will now be ranked 8th above only Bangladesh!!! Aust 2-0
Main Course: S.Africa
Should be a great series, as the ever humble South Africans have already made enough stupid, head up their own arses comments to fill a book! But really they come with a pretty handy team, some fire in the fast bowling ranks and a couple of batsmen capable of scoring big runs (rarely against Aust though)it's one v two in the rankings, I guess we can't ask for anything more then that this summer, see you at the SCG.
ICC rankings
http://http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/current/page/211271.html
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We've gained absolutely nothing out of that NZ series. Except for maybe Haddin's confidence with the bat.
The IPL has stuffed NZ cricket right up and it's a pity to see such an inexperienced team.
Yeah, you're right without Shane Bond, Lou Vincent (IPL) & Jacob Oram (injured) it leaves them thin.
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