We all wanted a close match and expected the in form Sri Lankans to give the almighty Aussies a close game. Well we were disappointed yet again as it would be an insult to even call it a contest. The Sri Lankans sent out the wrong message from the start by resting Vaas and Murilitharan and with Malinga sidelined, their attack was depleted and robbed the public of a good contest.
If it was a tactic to rest their best players, it wasn't a tactic that a champion team like Australia would use at this stage in the tournament. You want your best team to play together and keep up the momentum rather than break it and loose a winning streak. The Lankans are keen to avoid meeting the Aussies in the semi finals and all their plans seem geared to that end. Lets hope for their sake that their plan works and doesn't backfire on them.
It all amounted to another one sided match and we have seen too many of these this time. Every time the Aussies play, it is like watching a replay, the only difference being the opposition they play against and defeat. They are clinical, professional and finish the job with consummate ease. It is all too easy and when teams like Sri Lanka turn out with a weakened side, it makes their job even easier.
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Reminds me of that movie dialogue, "Somebody Stop 'em"
My desperate plea isn't being annwered at the moment!!
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