The Australians have dominated world cricket for the last 15 years or so. But the equations of power are shifting. And not a day too soon, if you ask me. First India beat the Aussies 2-0 and then the Proteas beat them 2-0. And that too down under ! Graeme Smith is looking like the cat that got the cream. And I'm pretty satisfied too. And so are a lot of cricket enthusiasts around the world, I suspect.
You tended to associate an unmistakable aura of arrogance with the Aussies when they were beating teams left, right and center. Remember the incident involving Sharad Pawar on the victory podium ?The West Indies ruled the cricket world too for a pretty long time too but it wasn't like this with them. They were graceful winners. A world of difference between the Lloyds, the Richards and Ricky Ponting.
Like I said, I'm glad the incredible run of the Australians is coming to an end. India and South Africa are now the teams to beat.
