Eventually cricket fans in this country will get over themselves and stop assuming that we have a birthright as Australians to be the best cricketing nation in the world at all times.
We have had a magnificent run for many years. We are still a good team but not the world beaters of years one by. Lets not forget that there was a time when even Australia was in the shadow of the great West Indies teams of the 80’s and 90’s.
All the comments bagging Australian cricket don’t acknowledge that England is a good team (hard to admit I know). Not a great team yet, otherwise they would lift against nations other than Australia.
This current public attitude craving constant succuss I fear will result in short term team changes in a hope of finding a magic mix that might not even exist. A win will keep a rabid public at bay, a loss and they go in for they kill with even more harsh criticism.
Realistically it was always going to take time to restructure after the loss of Langer, Hayden, Warne, McGrath and Gilchrist. There’s the core of a team, two of the finest ever bowlers, a solid opening pair, and another who revolutionised the keeper/ batsmen positon. All gone in a short period of time. It seems there is no room for realism for those worshipping cricket.
Relax!! We will be the number one cricketing nation again. For now enjoy watching the development of the next generation of Aussie cricket stars
We have had a magnificent run for many years. We are still a good team but not the world beaters of years one by. Lets not forget that there was a time when even Australia was in the shadow of the great West Indies teams of the 80’s and 90’s.
All the comments bagging Australian cricket don’t acknowledge that England is a good team (hard to admit I know). Not a great team yet, otherwise they would lift against nations other than Australia.
This current public attitude craving constant succuss I fear will result in short term team changes in a hope of finding a magic mix that might not even exist. A win will keep a rabid public at bay, a loss and they go in for they kill with even more harsh criticism.
Realistically it was always going to take time to restructure after the loss of Langer, Hayden, Warne, McGrath and Gilchrist. There’s the core of a team, two of the finest ever bowlers, a solid opening pair, and another who revolutionised the keeper/ batsmen positon. All gone in a short period of time. It seems there is no room for realism for those worshipping cricket.
Relax!! We will be the number one cricketing nation again. For now enjoy watching the development of the next generation of Aussie cricket stars
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I loved watching the cricket in the 1980s. The West Indies team was so talented, great to watch. The challenge of playing such a great team made victory that much sweeter.
spot on Danny. This is why the English savour beating the Aussies in the Ashes. Anyone beating the Aussies get a big thrill from it. We have been the benchmark for so long. Sporting success is cyclical. We cant be the best forever. We will have our down periods. Cricket Australia has good systems in place and the sport will thrive.
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