The Aussies test team led by Ricky Ponting has equalled the record of Steve Waugh's team of 16 consecutive undefeated tests. No doubt it is something to cherish for the team. But amidst this so called entry into the hall of fame, this test will be remembered more for the imperfection and the way the game was played. Full of controversies and innumerable erroneous decisions!
Been nearly a week since all the hullabaloo over the issue. The so called 'fair' Mr. Punter has been nothing but an embarrassment to Australian legends like Sir Don Bradman or the Warne's n Waugh's. The whole world knows now what a man of 'Integrity' is like. Amidst all this, probably the best thing to have happened is that, the Indian team finally put their foot down and refused to move out of Sydney until justice was done; and for once they were supported by the cricket board (BCCI).It's a fact that the BCCI can influence decisions within the ICC if it so wants, simply because 'Na baap bada naa bhaiya, sabse bada Rupaiya!'The ultimatum of 7 days given to ICC is nearing an end. Hopefully the decision will be correct and complete. By complete I expect some action against both on-field umpires, the third umpire (How could he give a wrong decision when he had everything in slow motion?) as well as the match referee. Mr.Procter I am sorry to say that if being a South African qualifies you as being some kind of an expert on Racism, then being an Australian, qualifies each and every member of the Aussie squad as a racial abuser. The whole world knows that they are the worst when it comes to on-field sledging!
It's all a waiting game now. Let's see whether the Perth Test does start on 16th Jan or not. But whatever be the outcome, it's heartening to know that this Aussie team has been exposed to the core.
