Australia at Edgbaston with a World Cup final in prospect. It is time to salivate or fret or rejoice depending on your disposition. Despite all the ancient history England are favourites. Australia have played seven World Cup semi-finals and have not lost any; they have lifted the trophy five times.
No wonder they always seem pretty relaxed about the process though Aaron Finch surprised a few when he said he was planning to spend Wednesday afternoon watching The Queen’s Corgi. Somehow it’s hard to imagine Ian Chappell taking that option. Nor is there any record of Chappell leading a barefoot Dennis Lillee and Rod Marsh around the Headingley outfield before the 1975 semi-final.
Written by Vic Marks
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jul/10/england-australia-cricket-world-cup under the title “England have the chance to make history but Australia stand in the way”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
