The final verdict is out . Aussies are dethroned from number 1 position for good, and if things go well for India , then possibly a third place awaits them. The kings of the millenium were beaten by the Proteas in the background and then again on the African soil.
The kings with a continuous stretch of 21 victories , and no WC defeat in this millenium are no more number one. Indians thrashed them , Africans beat them and not so long ago , NZ chased down 350's and English held the CB .
Ashes are considered to be a true test , get going. It is not. If I was to make an ashes between India and Ireland , then it is not valid. 100 years down the lane, it will be the oldest one, but it remains lopsided. English team have fought so hard but the number of Ashes victories can be counted on fingers. Whenever the Aussie team is down , they use Ashes to have good batting bowling practice and English thinking themselves as most tough competitor. Sorry , you are not.
A more challenge would be African Aussie or even Border-Gavaskar. Alteast Indians have won or drawn the series many times.
Aussies have always produced the greatest of batsmen , and they will continue to do so. But sledging has been instrumental for them. But they get better doses. They sledge , but when someone else did, not only did they lose the game and series, but also morals. Some ended up the careers. Others drip in form. Unlike NZ who try to stand up to challenge posted , Aussies are just another bunch of guys who want to win at any cost , but losing a game would defeat them morally.
SA have finally broken the jinx and the shackles of spoiling it at the end. But lot is still there to see if Aussie can get back the numero uno position soon
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