Australia '93 v Australia '13: How times have changed
29-Jul-2013
In 1993, Australia were on the cusp of greatness, as they were about to embark on a lengthy period of world dominance. Fast forward 20 years, and you will find the story has rapidly changed for the worse. Stephen Brenkley, writing for The Independent, breaks down the accomplishments of both touring parties thus far, and unearths some worrying trends.
By the end of the Second Test in 1993, Australia had played eight Tests in the year. In 2013 they have played seven. In 1993, five players had scored a total of six centuries, three at Lord's in a total of 632-4 dec. In 2013 they have scored only two hundreds, none in this series and one by Matthew Wade, not currently in the side. They are the only Test team this year whose top four have not managed a century. The only batsman still in the side to have scored a Test hundred this year is Michael Clarke. In 1993, four players averaged 43 or more. Clarke averages 38.20 this year, the rest are below 30.