I rate this as the best ever because Bailey brutal assault was against a bowler who is regarded as the best swing bowler in the world and also the second leading wicket taker for ENG in tests.Moreover the 50 runs in 2 overs by Watson and Bailey against 2 of England's best bowlers put a psychological barrier on ENG's progress also ensured Aussies will have enough time to take 20 wickets required to regain the urn.
Re: Great hitting by Bailey and Watson
by Jomesh George on Dec 17, 2013 02:31 PM
With the inclusion of Finch,Maxwell and Faulkner along with Watson,Warner and Bailey Aussies may be unstoppable in T20 and 50 over world cups.If free from injuries they can form a formidable pace battery headed by Johnson.
..4..2..6..4.6..6... 28 runs ! It was awesome hitting in the Aus last over by the emerging superstar of shorter version of the game , George Bailey before Michael Clarke decided to end Jimmi Anderson's misery! I think most of the spectators must have felt disappointed at having missed more of his batting fireworks ! Best part was the effortless ease with which he equaled Brian Lara’s record ! I was really fortunate to witness live on TV the historic milestone !We, in India have already seen his big hitting pulverizing Indian bowling to dust during the last home series and should not come as any surprise! But poor jimmy Anderson is no ordinary bowler! Such a talented cricketer breaking into limelight in international cricket in this brilliant fashion so late in the day is simply beyond comprehension? Where was this talent hidden all these years ? Let there be no doubt that in the coming yrs ahead George Bailey is going to be next major phenomenon to hit Aus and world cricket!
