Aussies Lose Their Mojo
I’m reminded of that great T-shirt mantra – I support two teams, NZ and whoever is playing Australia.
Frankly, I don’t go out of my way to support the Jarpies. Not sure if it is the bad blood of the years with the rugby, the intense competitive nature or something deeper. Whatever it is, I find it hard to support South Africa.
But when it comes to cricket, any team that dick the Bushwhackers gets my support.
Nothing beats listening to the Aussies commentators fall over themselves as they watch with disbelieving eyes their unbeatable baggie greens get shafted.
In fairness, any team that loses players the calibre of McGrath, Warne and Gichrist at roughly the same time will struggle.
It was evident that the Aussies were in decline against India but the reality of their decay is only becoming evident at home. With neutral umpires, not even the umpires can save them.
The Aussies will always be a major strength in international cricket. But their recent bulldozer efforts over the past 10 years or so won’t be easily repeated. The competition is definitely there from India and South Africa and once they lose their invincibility, it will give other teams the belief to attack.
Even so, nothing will beat the last 20 runs listening to Bill Lawrie choke on his own words. Priceless.
