Watson stars in sizzling Aussie victory

Australia comeback superbly in ODI against England after a humiliating defeat in the Ashes. Australia seized the first game of the ODI series with the help of a mind boggling century by Watson chasing down a mammoth target of 294 set by the England batsmen. Watson also made his career best in one day cricket bye smashing an unbeaten 161.

Australia is now ahead in the seven match cricket series by 1-0, the match was a sizzler with the teams scoring huge. Australia has World Cup 2011 in mind and won’t give up easily letting things get out of their control. England bowlers were smashed hard by the Aussie batsmen. Shane Watson finished the game by striking a huge six with five balls to spare. Australia seems to have regained their lost form back.

England who were looking favorites after the Ashes were pushed aside by the home team. England would have work out their strategies once again to make a comeback in the cricket series. Australia on the other hand would be looking to keep their form alive till the cricket World Cup.

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Clint McKay ruled out of cricket World Cup 2011

Aussie fast bowler Clint Mckay one of the pace spearhead is ruled out of the coming cricket World Cup 2011 following stress fracture in his left foot. The Absence of one of top class bowler at international cricket will hamper the already morally down Australia, losing the Ashes recently.

Australia will be aiming to conquer the World Cup fourth time in a row, while the news is blow to them. Mckay will require an operation and a rest of 10 weeks for the recovery. Mckay has been in great form ever since he made his debut for Australia in international cricket. Mckay has 27 wickets under his belt with an average just under 20 in the year 2010. Mckay had grabbed five wickets for Australia when he last played ODI cricket against Sri Lanka.

Australia are to announce their final 15 member squad for the 2011 cricket World Cup next week and will be hoping that they don’t face any more injury woes. Cricket Australia will still be getting the top 15 for the World Cup so that Australia don’t let go of the World Cup that easily. There is more cricket action to be followed, so stay tuned.

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