Australian Cricket - Crisis, What Crisis ??

[malo]

Australia win and take the number 1 mantle for test cricket back.
I am often very cautious about us proclaiming to be the # 1 side but I honestly believe this group plus 3 or 4 others are the best in the world.

When you consider the improvement in the batting, in particular Khawaja at number 3, it is a very ominous line up. If Mitch Marsh can soften his hands they will be a great top 6.
Our bowling has very good skill and variety. Add Starc and Cummins to that group and they are world class.

Lyon will end up with 400+ wickets.

I like Jackson Bird taking a few scalps too, just starting to add that depth to the Fast bowling ranks that has been promised for a couple of years now but has rarely been delivered.  Patto looked good as well..Hazelwood is world class, his control with both the new ball & reverse was exceptional, how he didn't end up with a 5-for in that 2nd innings is beyond me....and probably what led to his frustration & overreaction.

Anyway, get Starc back fit & (in my dreams) a fit & firing Cummings & you've finally got a squad of 5-6 quicks that could all step up (I'm not sure about Nathan C-N yet).  Ideal attack for long term thinking (Ashes 2017) would be Starc, Pattinson & Hazelwood....with Marsh & Lyon. 

cheers

Mal.