Aus vs. WI - 3rd Test
2009/10, Perth
There is an aspect of Australian cricket which is barely written or talked about - Hunger for success. This aspect again came to fore much through the 3rd test. The team might be a shade of what it was about 2 years ago. But the commitment to the game is paramount.
This aspect of Australian cricket is in addition to other aspects which have made them a very strong team. They might not be number 1 team but they still are very strong. Read my earlier posts.
http://fifth-umpire.blogspot.com/2009/05/why-is-australia-number-1-team.html
http://fifth-umpire.blogspot.com/2009/06/why-australia-is-best-test-team-in.html
A few would remember the first game of 1987 World Cup - India vs. Australia. Australia was on verge of losing but won by 1 run. That world cup could be the turning point in Australia's fortunes. Australia won the recent one day series against India, when their team was depleted and was missing 6-7 front line players. They also won the one day series handsomely against England after being beaten in Ashes this year.
I was reminded of a old Pepsi commercial which aptly describes Australian team.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvmFiGVoNEc&feature=related
In my opinion they would not be able to dominate world cricket as they had but they still will be very good team to contend.
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