In the group match v SA, Aus put up 377 which I remember thinking was quite impressive despite the small ground. I think SA just thought it better be a huge total for Aus to chase in the SF, but the ultra-aggressive approach backfired. I doubt comments had anything to do with it.
Absolutely agree, simply superb, brought a smile to my face..great effort..that's the beauty of our wonderful game..
Watched it all the way to the end and I am still not sure what the kid is dying of
Lol that was my initial thoughts as well, but in the end its rare that 3 of the ATG CRICKET players can go visit one of their fans and not feel forced because he has a threatening disease.
Because Australia turned up the heat in the media pre-game and South Africa wilted under the pressure. They completely disintegrated mentally and technically. I mean, Smith was dismissing runni g down the wicket trying to smash McGrath onto the next island ffs. No way they play like that if Australia hadn't gotten under their skin.
that was how he played when they were chasing 400 runs a year before.
because most people are dumb and don't know what a choke is.
That's the problem isn't it? Why on earth would you play as if you're chasing 400?
I agree sa get called chokers more often than they should but most of their WC knockout losses are chokes, plain and simple. 99,03,07,2011 all showed lack of mental fortitude.
They weren't in a position to win the game because they choked under the pressure and made 120 or whatever it was.
that is not the problem. You having simplistic view of choking is the problem.
It was a India 03 WC final type capitulation. OMG its a big match against the big bad aussies. We have to be more aggressive than them ARGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
