Pretenders, beware! The Aussie juggernaut is on a roll. The team is in great shape to put a hand on the so far eluded T20 World cup trophy. No great news for the other aspirants for sure.
At the moment the teams would have to sweat the last drop out to topple this bunch of ultimate performers in the Caribbean. They had already taken their performance level to another level. The exuberant energy displayed on the field is astonishing. They are all around the opposition chocking them up with relentless pressure.
The best thing about all these is that this is not an extra-ordinary side. Rather, this is just an ordinary cluster of cricketers with an extra-ordinary zest to perform. Just look at the way the youngster Steve Smith fields in the outfield would tell you that they mean business this time around. He is everywhere. Stopping the ball and taking those incredible catches time and again.
The real strength in the Australian team is their versatility in the bowling department. They may be a bit short in the slow bowling category when compared to Pakistan or Sri Lanka. Don’t think that is going to make hell of a difference in the shorter format of the game given the situation that the faster men are more than capable of upsetting the rhythm of the opposition batting line-up.
David Warner, the pocket dynamo is all set to explode and if he does, the grounds in the West Indies would seem like 30 yard circles. Such is the power generated by this diminutive opening batsman against all types of attacks. Anything remotely short is going to go distance if it happens to hit any part of his bat, and they all stay hit for sure.
The newfound Shane Watson can not put a foot wrong and he continues to dominate at the top as he has done in test matches and in the one-dayers. He perhaps is the Aussie version of a Sewag, who treats everything in one way. The desperate move to assign the opener’s slot to this big hitting all rounder has surprised one and all and what a summer he had with the willow. It was a career defining moment for him and hence a la Sewag.
Ryan Harris might exactly not look like a fit cricketer. He is in the Darren Lehman or Shane Warne mould in appearance. Nothing to take away from his mobility on the field and buoy what a bowler he is. A captain’s dream for the death bowling with incredible variations of length and speed and can curve the new cherry outwards with alarming consistency. What on earth could you ask for more?
Hello, Any body there?
From one cricket enthusiast to another. It's an impressive analysis and a meriting write-up. Hence a valued comment may complement it well.
ReplyDeleteYes I agree the Ozies are a transformed lot these days and their indomitable juggernaut could well roll over to T20. Though I am not a big fan of this version which makes my reasoning not up to the mark yet I would still like to sight few things.
1st : Aussies dominated Pak, WI and to a lesser extent the Kiwis without dominating a quality spinner like Vettori. Warner, White & co. can they be a threat to Bhajji, Vettori, Mendis(in some sort of form)etc.
2nd : When you win you know how to win again. Its the same for losses. I'm talking about temparament. RSA are called chokers. Well not exactly. For me they haven't won any to make themselves so. Same goes with Aussies in T20. But if any team knows how to go the distance and find new ways of being the World Champions, Ozies are my favourites.
Again your basis to exemplify them as red hot favourites is wholesome and tenable.
Pace Batteries
Dynamic Fielders
Power Hitters
I would much rather have Dhoni with his hands on the cup as my poster.
Cheers,
J