Cricket must be played on hard, well rolled manicured grass pitches which offer lively even bounce, early seam and late spin. A pitch which lets in a score of 300+ is like a golf course with a par of 50 or watching wimbledon on clay. No one learns and all that happens is good pace bowlers get injured trying their hearts out..
Come on ICC you've talked about it for years now do something.
Originally posted by briey1Very true, in the one day game it is incredible the dominance Australia have shown.
There were many disappointing aspects to this World Cup, but we should not be churlish and deny Australia the credit and kudos of thoroughly deserving the title. They easily played the best cricket and were the team to beat from the start. Well done mates!
It proves that like in most sports, mental strength is so important.
Originally posted by AussieGAustralia was definitely the best this time! 🙁 South Africa was like a yo-yo in this WC.... one game good....next poor and their game against Australia was no good... Congrats!! Australia! Well done!
I'll definitely be enjoying a World Cup victory (should us Aussies win the final) as it may be the last chance for a while. Several players will retire(eg. McGrath), or retire soon and then we'll have to rebuild.
A little surprised at how easily the South Africans rolled over - though their form wasn't great, I did expect a bit more than 149 all out - es ...[text shortened]... ld Number 1! They just don't seem to be able to produce the goods in the games that matter.