Has the fizz gone out of the Aussies!

30th Jan 2009 today Australia lost the last match of the 5 match ODI series against South Africa. They have lost their top ODI ranking too. So is it the beginning of the end of Australian dominance in all forms of the game. I say yes the fizz has really gone out.
A lot of dis credit has to go to the Aussie selectors. Their idea of nurturing a player till they think he is fit to play internationals has back fired. though it was the same policy which was admired across the globe some time back. Reason no. 1 is real lack of young blood. None of the Aussie debutante's since last year have impressed me as the same ruthless Aussie player of the yore. say except for may be Shaun Marsh in whom i see real potential. It beats why he don't deserve a place in the test side too. Reason No.2 a weak bowling attack(ODI) Brett Lee burnt out, Mitchell Johnson alone cannot make them win matches. For spinner they have excuses only. Nathan Bracken is the only bowler who deserves respect in ODIs.

NW Bracken
BW Hilfenhaus
MG Johnson
JR Hopes
MJ Clarke
DJ Hussey
These were the bowlers used by Australia in this match, show me one name which will break into an India or South African cricket team except for Bracken and Johnson. Where have all the bowlers gone. I say search your entire continent and come up with bowlers who can win you matches or else forget regaining your dominance in world cricket.

SE Marsh- needs to show more consistency as mentioned above he has potential
DA Warner- Too early to say personally I don't think he will last.
RT Ponting- A swallow doesn't make a summer needs to do more.. may be he is a spent force
MJ Clarke- Arise awake finish off matches
MEK Hussey- What happened to Mr. Cricket? dependability reducing day by day
DJ Hussey- bits and pieces player who will remain so
BJ Haddin-many tout him to be a good batsmen ... a pale shadow of Adam
JR Hopes- hopefully he can be a real all rounder.. not yet though
Induct fresh blood .. give ultimatum perish or perform dictum to old war horses.. do what ever it takes but i say bring back the Magical Aussies who never knew how to lose .. cause without them its a bit boring on the cricket field... losing is OK but without a fight is simply not Aussie.. rekindle your ruthlessness and let the others catch up with you.. all the best to the yellow jerseys.

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