I was short of adjectives to describe India's emphatic victory over the arrogant Aussies at Perth. The result was really a googly for Australia, their fans and the Australian media. While the Indians have a number of positives to carry from the
game, the Australians have a number of things to ponder.

From the Kangaroo's point of view, the absence of big man Matthew Hayden made a huge difference. Ponting got the bowling combination wrong and was perilously close to being suspended for a few matches for slow over rate. The much hyped Shaun Tait was expensive and went wicketless. He will be replaced by Brad Hogg in the all important
fourth test. Above all, the twenty two yards in the middle was misread by a lot of experts.

However, these factors should not take any credit away from the Indians. They have been far superior to the hosts right from day one of the second test at Sydney.

Though it is too early to say this, I reckon that end is near for the Australian dominance, which has bored all cricket lovers. With key players like Mc Grath, Warne, Langer and Martyn bidding adieu, Ricky Ponting will have tough time marshaling his troops, at least for the next couple of seasons.I wish Ponting & Co visits countries like Sri Lanka, India and South Africa which can give tough time and pose many questions to the Aussies, in the next few months.

Are we going to witness another great fall - a la West Indies?

This said, we are talking about the number one team which plays tough cricket and has the capacity to upset any predictions.

Finally, a section of Australia media is crying that India managed to keep Australian players tight lipped on the field by lobbying the ICC which resulted in the players discarding their aggressive nature and ultimately losing the match.

Huh!