Ok. I had predicted that the Kangaroos are not going to win the 'cup'.I also predicted that India and WI will make the cut for the semi's. But my strong feeling that SL will be special this world cup, did come right, only if they had another opposition in the finals!
When the Pepsi's and Coke's of the world can go wrong by betting millions on the Indian cricket team, I am only an ardent fan of the game, NO nostradamus.
But what really got me thinking was the way the aussies play this sport. Undoubtedly they are a very talented unit, but what makes them an absolutely non-chancey/fierce/dominating to the extent of burying the opposition is their 'extreme self belief' and their 'attitude' which can be extemely humbling for any opposition. Their body language on field refects their respect for the opposition which could range from absolute disdain to mockery. You can see in a Hayden's or Symond's eye's, what they feel about the opposition bowlers.
Not probably the best ambassadors for the sport but maybe this is where modern day cricket is heading. It sort of reminds me of how the astro-turfs and the super quick european/australian hockey player's changed the face of modern day hockey, leaving 'us' miles behind. I only hope this will not be the fate of Indian cricket in time to come.
What we can definately learn from the aussie's is their superb homework, great self belief and killer instinct. This does not mean we need to ape what has worked for them cause then we'l only be following them and Australia being the great side it is, will by then have moved on to setting newer benchmarks/strategies and leaving the rest of the teams with a lot of catching up to do..
Personally I love the aussies for what they stand for on a cricket field. It's a battle out there and they have the belief to win every time!
When the Pepsi's and Coke's of the world can go wrong by betting millions on the Indian cricket team, I am only an ardent fan of the game, NO nostradamus.
But what really got me thinking was the way the aussies play this sport. Undoubtedly they are a very talented unit, but what makes them an absolutely non-chancey/fierce/dominating to the extent of burying the opposition is their 'extreme self belief' and their 'attitude' which can be extemely humbling for any opposition. Their body language on field refects their respect for the opposition which could range from absolute disdain to mockery. You can see in a Hayden's or Symond's eye's, what they feel about the opposition bowlers.
Not probably the best ambassadors for the sport but maybe this is where modern day cricket is heading. It sort of reminds me of how the astro-turfs and the super quick european/australian hockey player's changed the face of modern day hockey, leaving 'us' miles behind. I only hope this will not be the fate of Indian cricket in time to come.
What we can definately learn from the aussie's is their superb homework, great self belief and killer instinct. This does not mean we need to ape what has worked for them cause then we'l only be following them and Australia being the great side it is, will by then have moved on to setting newer benchmarks/strategies and leaving the rest of the teams with a lot of catching up to do..
Personally I love the aussies for what they stand for on a cricket field. It's a battle out there and they have the belief to win every time!
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