one-zero, four more to go!

From difficulty to ease of a victory! What a way it has been achieved and what a wonderful four and a half days.
Australia played well indeed. England had their moments for almost 3 days, and some controversial calls went against them, but the beauty of this game was something else.

1. The game is won by aussies on the first session of the 5th day, on the same day when we lost our beloved brother Phil Hughes three years ago. On rememberence of him, every aussie were playing with a black armband, mentioned PH in it.

you will be remembered always, hughesy!

2. Warner's tribute to Phil when he was on 63. Hughes was batting on 63 not out when he got hit in the head. On rememberence of that, warner watched the skies when he was on 63. 

Once a mate, always a mate!

3. The way the debutant Cameron Bancroft played the second innings. He was terrific in drives, He was staying all pumped up with positive energy, even when Anderson thowed him with returning ball. He stayed firm just like a wrestler, never down to any challenge! I guess we got a better batter and strong lad than Matty Renshaw, the baby face. This bloke can bat, and even can agree and move on with someone who was headbutted him (Jonny Bairstow). Way to go Cameron, give warner better partnership, wanna see you guys perform more!

New partners in crime

4. Moen's post match press conference was absolute gold. English media were trying to make use of the controversial call of his on the line runout. But he responded well with good choice of words. At the end of the day, you have to follow what the umpires say, and you follow cricket rules as equal as how you follow the game! Absolutely the true gentleman! We have less heads have this great understanding of cricket! Salute to you sir!

5. Steve Smithy Boy! the only centurion of the game and the way he got that was fantastic. Joe root's captaincy was equally challenging. I guess he is the only captain attacked Steve's ability of playing from the middle stump, Smith's free flowing legside was all protected by Root; He placed 6 fielders in the leg side and balled with his pace barrage on the left side or middle for about 2 hours continuously on the third day! Smithy had batted equally well, showed patiency in leaving the bouncers, and some placements were delight to watch. more centuries to come Smithy! 

Run Machine

A victory well earned. See you at Adelaide.

Rest in Peace champ!

~Shanan