Australians have yet again committed the mistake that almost took away their test crown. Pushing out iconic players ,when you don't have half worthy replacements. Agreed that old Mat was out of form for a while. But he was still good enough for the english series. He has a formidable record against the pommies, and his ouster would certainly evoke a sigh of relief from Harmison brigade(which should rather be called Flintoff brigade, considering the past 2-3 years). Aussie bowling has still not recuperated from the departure of Warne and Mcgrath. And the batting line, which would have so liked the services of the old bully, is now left open for new comers. Ponting, head and shoulders ahead of his contemporaries, is the last of the fabulous players still standing.
Meanwhile, even as he is hated in India for the various infuriating deeds he has performed,lets not miss this opportunity to hail one most decisive opening batsman of his times on his retirement.His stepping down cover drive, the wristy on drive, and those magnificent hook/pull would be sorely missed. By the Aussies, that is.
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