Aussies has done it again

Aussies won their third consecutive world cup final by beating Sri Lanka on Saturday. Adam Gilchrist's knock of 149 gave the Aussies a final score of 287. The match was reduced to 38 overs. Sri Lanka lost by 63 runs.

McGrath a final farewell

Come the Saturday world cup final, we all see the last of the magnificent Glen McGrath. McGrath will retire after the world cup. Questions will be raised - can you replace him? The Proteas got the same problem in losing Shaun Pollock one of these days. I rate McGrath one of the best bowlers of all time but in my own opinion, would he have been such a great player if he was South African? McGrath never had a problem with confidence his whole team environment provided it. They've got it these Aussies - Big Match Temperament and i think it's about time our South Africans play with confidence. We should clean up lesser strenght opponents the way we played England. Only winning constantly, will allow us to be confident and only then will we be able to provide the bowlers with the environment to perform like a McGrath.

The Aussie show?

Will it be a hat trick for the Aussies or will the sling of Lasith Malinga prevent Ricky Ponting's steamroller team to record a "world record" three in a row world cup final win? Thus far the Aussies outclassed every cricket team in it's path and my head says they'll do just that come Saturday. But for sure Sri Lanka have got the game breakers in Jayasuriya, Jayawardene, Malinga and Murulitharan to spoil the Aussies fun. Nevertheless we are in for a thriller and hopefully a decent game of cricket and not the runaway victory expected. Sorry no Proteas but still cricket the game we love and enjoy.

Pro 20 Cricket groups

Group A
South Africa, West Indies, Bangladesh

Group B
Australia, England, Zimbabwe

Group C
New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Kenya

Group D
Pakistan, India, Scotland

2007 Pro 20 Cricket World Cup - South Africa

After the South African exit in the semi final against Australia in the Carribean, all eyes will be on the Proteas in the first ever Pro 20 cricket world cup held and hosted by South Africa. This time around it might just suit our style of "brave" cricket. a Few players that hold the key for South Africa to my oppinion, is the explosive hitting of Loots Bosman, A.B de Villiers, Graeme Smith & Gulam Bodi. I've decided for just the fun sakes to present you with my team of potential pro20 2007 cup winners.

1. Graeme Smith
2. Loots Bosman
3. Gulam Bodi
4. Herschelle Gibbs
5. A.B de Villiers
6. Mark Boucher
7. Justin Kemp
8. Andrew Hall
9. Albie Morkel
10. Johann van der Watt
11. Alfonso Thomas

12. Shaun Pollock
13. Nicky Boje
14. Dale Steyn
15. Dale Benkenstein

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