Monday, February 12, 2007

England - Commonwealth Bank Champions

Do you know, I am completely amazed. I am in awe. I am very nearly speechless. England have shown an amazing degree of resolve, and Australia seem to have become bored with winning.
I joked with my boss after England won the first match that all three games might not be necessary, but I was expecting a 2-1 victory for the Aussies. Admittedly, the game on Sunday was interrupted by rain regularly, not allowing the Oz to get a rhythm, but in the same breath, the English bowling and fielding was excellent.
And in the end, England have won their first major overseas one-day tournament for ten years. Just in time to go into the World Cup, with a rebuilt sense of purpose. Excellent.
TTFN.