|
but didnt all the doubts about these young Australians readiness for war come rushing back to the surface at the end? What was it, 11 overs Monty held out - with 2 gentl overs from Marcus North
They have a good batting line up, sure... but the weakness was always the bowling.
Get these flat track bullies on a pitch where it swings a little and you might see some difference in the Aussie batting performance. Even better get Harmy back and in amongst them. They dont like it up em!
We cant take anythinbg as a given - the Aussies pride will be badly hurt and they will want to come back strong, but the last two sessions were an absolutely huge momentum swing to England.
When the sun was shining the Aussies scored well and the England attack seemed bereft of idea's - but as John Madden says 90% of sport is half mental - maybe in the Aussie team some will be looking around a their colleaugues wondering now if the man besides them really has the stomach for a fight.
__________________
"Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate,
for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing
hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain
without being uncovered."
The Gospel of Thomas
|