Australia show their true colours
Australia finished third in Group B as a result of their defeat against Pakistan in their final group clash in Colombo on Saturday
Akhila Ranganna
25-Feb-2013
Australia finished third in Group B as a result of their defeat against Pakistan in their final group clash in Colombo on Saturday. Peter Roebuck in the Sydney Morning Herald writes that Australia didn't deserve to be placed higher. Far from improving, they have been falling back and look seemingly powerless to prevent it.
Before the final league match in Colombo, voices in the Australian camp said: ''Now we will see the true Australian team.'' It might sound boastful but, in fact, the tone was troubled. Concerns about the bowling and lack of balance in the squad had taken a toll. Moreover, the lack of ruthlessness and precision shown against the weaker sides had been alarming.
Maybe the real Australia side did appear at R. Premadasa Stadium. If so, their prospects are bleak.
Akhila Ranganna is assistant editor (Audio) at ESPNcricinfo