Test Cricket at Perth

Well, the cricket was so engaging it has changed what I will write about this evening. I sat down after working watching the cricket on the TV with one eye whilst doing other things but gradually it became totally engrossing. As Dave Warner got going it wasn't possible to move away. A century in 69 balls and in less than a session! It brings to mind other fast centuries scored on the WACA; Wayne Gilchrist and Chris Gayle in recent times.

The summary of the Cricinfo (www.espncricinfo.com) ball by ball commentary pretty much sums up India's woes

"That's the end of an utterly humiliatingly day for India. If their fans were wondering how things could get worse after the England whitewash last year, there was the mauling in Sydney. If they thought that was the nadir, Friday the 13th brought on even more embarrassment. Shot out for 161, before Warner bludgeoned a magical century in less than a session. And to think, six months ago India were No. 1. As one reader posted, it was hard to decide whether the Indian bowling was worse or their batting."

Cricket is very much a confidence game and Australia has it all over India at present.  The series promised to be so much closer and exciting. The anticipation I remember feeling at the MCG on Boxing Day was fulfilled through the whole test with the balance swaying from one side to another right to the end.  I feel a bit sad for the Indian team, many of them have played some great cricket on previous tours.  The standing ovation from 50,000 fans that Sachin Tendulker received on day 2 at the MCG when going out to bat was the loudest and most sustained I have ever heard at the MCG.

Another cool day overcast with showers max 18 C min 10C rainfall 1.4 mm. Day spent grading and counting wholesale orders. Good day with another 4 bays done, up I's in division 1&2's.