Australia's had an amazing run at the last 4 WCs... being winners in the last 3 and runners up in the 4th. They have also won a 4th in 1987. The 4 victories have been all in different countries (1987 in India, 1999 in England, 2003 in S Africa and 2007 in West Indies).
While in the last year or so the team seems to be the weakest it has been for a long time, the strength of the new gen is amazing. In fact the team hasnt lost a single match this summer! And has also seen the emergence of so many strong newcomers.
Cameron White and Shane Watson are very very strong performers. Both have the uncanny ability to turn around a match in completely different styles - be it smashing the ball around the park or just playing a calm and solid inning when the need is such.
Warner is another great slammer but doesnt have great depth in his armoury. Either he performs at 4th gear or just stutters... while he currently seems to be a permanent in the 20-20 version lets wait and see if he makes it to the ODI squad in the next year... Would be surprised if he makes it as against his NSW team mate, Hughes! What a talent!!
Between Clarke and Ponting are the 2 finest one day players. Both with great experience and class.
David Hussey and Haddin are match winners too and key to the success of the Aussie depth. Ryan Harris, Mitchel Johnson and Nannes are bowlers who have the ability to generate great pace and swing to claim important wickets early in the innings! On Indian wickets these early strikes are crucial. Will be very interesting to see who will lead the spinners slot in this team.
If the Aussie team gets their on the 5th WC it will be really amazing. Something which would be on par if not better than Federer's Grand Slam record!!
PS: Hope u guys enjoyed the 2nd 20-20 game between Aus and NZ today! Super over.. what a concept :-)
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