Re: Are the Aussies really back?
To me, Aussies were NEVER out of it, they had one bad series and everyone thought they are FINISHED mainly because people were sick of their dominance and wanted them to lose (including myself). They still have players like Brad Hodge, Michael Hussey (in TESTS), Haddin etc who can replace most of their players including Gilchrist. Untill McGrath and Warne retire, Australia will still be remain number 1.
I am not highly impresed by their upcoming bowlers though, they will definitely be affected a lot after World Cup 2007 because McGrath and Warne are not replaceable.