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POPSAussies crushed Scotland As expected Australia managed an easy win over Scotland. Ponting scored his 4th WC century and was the backbone of the innings. Hussey's form is a little bit of concern but I am sure he will defy all the odds. McGrath as always so effective and dangerous. I am going to track his wicket tally.
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POPSMcGrath to start with the new ball. I love to see McGrath take on the new ball. There is no other way to terrify opposition. I am not sure about Aussie tactics by him bowling as first change. He is the best when he bowls at opposition openers.
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POPSAstle's final shot.. Finest New Zealand player after Chris Cairns and Richard Hadlee. Loved his batting and specially his fastest double century. Will miss him very much. His retirement adds to the void already created by annoucements from Shane Warne and Glen McGrath.
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POPSThanks guys! Oh Boy! I am sad today. I cannot be happy, with both these wonderful folks not to be seen on the cricket ground (McGrath for Tests). I have seen full days of test match cricket with them bowling over after over. Cannot describe the void inside me. I have been in US for 3-4 years now and haven't got much chance to watch cricket. This makes me even more sad because I know I have missed some of the greatest performances these guys delivered. I am waiting for their Auto biographies. Those will be my greatest belongings. I already have "Out of my comfort zone" - by Steve Waugh. I want to thank you guys. You both are my heros.
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POPSSachin - far from being perfect. We so much wanted a century from Sachin in the first innings of final test. A 64 is by no means his standard. Sachin is nearing his end now and I am sure, every body who loves him, wants him to retire on a high note. Yes just like Warne or McGrath. Though Sachin is not in his peak today, he definitely is in their league, league of great players. We are always with you Sachin.
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POPSAustralia is loosing too many stars Can't beleive that australia is loosing so many stars at the same time. I think Australians are setting standards in the game that are hard to achieve. Both on and off the field. The whole retirement season is an example of an off field standard. These players and coaches are happy to leave the game when they are in prime form. They don't want to be pushed aside by bunch of selectors of people themselves. Its their self respect which they want to save at the end and not just being the record holders (some of them are unthinkable to break). I seriously doubt if players of any other team (exception is Brian Lara) can follow the same.
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POPSLanger Retires Nice Guy. Always fought for the glory in a star studded Aussie lineup. Didn't have a great technique but had true determination to score runs. A good opener.