Monday, October 17, 2005
Sport Sport Sport
Even more embarrassing was that the Kiwis were missing two stars of the NRL – Sonny-Bill Williams and Benji Marshall.
It took 18 points conceded to finally wake up the Kangaroos, but after that it all seemed like plain sailing – the power and class of Johns, Lockyer, Gasnier and Tate were showing. By the time they got in the sheds at half time, it was 18-18.
Sadly, someone must have given them hot chocolate instead of pro-sports isotonic super-energy re-hydration liquid as they all seemed ready for bed in the second half. After looking dominant – but not capitalising on it - the Kiwis must have thought “if they’re not interested in winning, then we will.” and then subsequently cut the Kangaroos to pieces.
Worryingly, the Kiwis won so convincingly that a Kangaroos win in NZ next week seems the least likely result.
Thank goodness the cricket’s going our way.
The ICC World XI may not feature the best of the world’s bowlers – Muralitharan aside – but it does boast the most excellent batting line-up. When you have a team at 7-for and Shaun Pollock is walking to the crease, you know you’ve got your work cut out. But that’s only when you have dismissed Lara, Dravid, Smith, Sangakara et al. (There are no mid-order ‘bunnies’ like Bell in this team, though where is Trescothick?)
It is ironic then that the batting has so far failed them, so far.
Not surprisingly, there has been a chasm of difference between the intensity levels of the Australians and the World XI. While one team is smarting and out to prove something, following its Ashes defeat, the other team thinks its on some sort of Spring holiday.
The World XI has great class available, but surely it also has an obligation to the cricketing public to display more metal. Hopefully, their demolition of Australia’s middle order in the second innings is the beginning of sort kind of competition.
Sport Sport Sport
Posted by Living with Matilda at 9:11 AM
Kiwis to put one over them; the first time in Sydney for 46 years.Even more embarrassing was that the Kiwis were missing two stars of the NRL – Sonny-Bill Williams and Benji Marshall.
It took 18 points conceded to finally wake up the Kangaroos, but after that it all seemed like plain sailing – the power and class of Johns, Lockyer, Gasnier and Tate were showing. By the time they got in the sheds at half time, it was 18-18.
Sadly, someone must have given them hot chocolate instead of pro-sports isotonic super-energy re-hydration liquid as they all seemed ready for bed in the second half. After looking dominant – but not capitalising on it - the Kiwis must have thought “if they’re not interested in winning, then we will.” and then subsequently cut the Kangaroos to pieces.
Worryingly, the Kiwis won so convincingly that a Kangaroos win in NZ next week seems the least likely result.
Thank goodness the cricket’s going our way.
The ICC World XI may not feature the best of the world’s bowlers – Muralitharan aside – but it does boast the most excellent batting line-up. When you have a team at 7-for and Shaun Pollock is walking to the crease, you know you’ve got your work cut out. But that’s only when you have dismissed Lara, Dravid, Smith, Sangakara et al. (There are no mid-order ‘bunnies’ like Bell in this team, though where is Trescothick?)
It is ironic then that the batting has so far failed them, so far.
Not surprisingly, there has been a chasm of difference between the intensity levels of the Australians and the World XI. While one team is smarting and out to prove something, following its Ashes defeat, the other team thinks its on some sort of Spring holiday.
The World XI has great class available, but surely it also has an obligation to the cricketing public to display more metal. Hopefully, their demolition of Australia’s middle order in the second innings is the beginning of sort kind of competition.
Posted by Living with Matilda at 9:11 AM
Disclaimer:
| I am employed by Brisbane City Council. All views expressed in this blog are my own and in no way reflect the views of my employer. |
Weasel Word(s) of the day:
From WeaselWords.com.au
Recent posts:
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home