The urn returns to Australia!

1. Boy, after a long, long time I am witnessing a fast bowler to dominate in a Test series. After the end of the 90s such fast-bowlers-dominated-series have become a rarity. Due to Mitchell Johnson I am able to enjoy the flavour of the 80s and 90s. How brutally a fast bowler can affect a team’s psyche, Johnson is showing us that in grand style. If any factor has to be pointed out regarding Australia’s new-found-confidence then it would be Johnson’s hostile spell at the Gabba. It bruised England mentally and lifted the Australian spirit. A quality fast bowler always brings a certain thrill in cricket and without them cricket becomes heavily dull. 

2. Loved the innings of Ben Stokes. He showed guts on a tough track. I expected such sort of fight from the English batting line-up. England are not that bad a side. As a matter of fact, it becomes hard to challenge against such a high profile pace bowling when your major batsmen are out of form. Cook and KP’s lean patch is hurting England. But above all, I guess, Johnson’s express spell at the Gabba has dented the English psychologically.

3. I am still not sure why Ian Bell isn’t batting at number 3. To replace Jonathan Trott at the top Ian Bell is the obvious choice. Joe Root should be batting at number five. Alastair Cook and Andy Flower should have been bold enough regarding this matter. I am sure, had Clarke been the English captain he would have certainly sent Bell at number 3.

4. Its good to see the comeback of the Aussies in such an emphatic manner. Before this series they were a soul which lacked confidence. But they did bounce back in style to regain the urn. The urn has returned to Australia. Their coming back to rhythm is very important for cricket as because without a good Australian side cricket will be poorer.

Thank You
Faisal Caesar