After a humiliating loss to both India and South Africa in the longer version of the game, Australia lost its top spot in the ICC rankings to South Africa in one day internationals. South Africa won the 5 match ODI series 4-1 without there regular captain Graeme Smith who got injured in the test series. Botha captained South Africa in the absence of Captain Smith and he has not only beaten the aussies in their own backyard but has also clinched the number one spot for South Africa in the ODI's.
Ponting is clearly not happy with the team's performance and has preferred his experienced members of the squad over youth. But the results are far from encouraging as Australia lost its opening game to New Zealand in there ongoing 5 match ODI series on Monday. Captain Ricky Ponting has been dropped for the next 2 ODI's and the in form opening batsmen Shaun Marsh is out with injury. The only hope for Australia is All-rounder Andrew Symonds's comeback in the National Squad.
Australia's miseries aren't over as yet, as there star player Andrew Symonds has been declared unavailable for the forthcoming tour to South Africa.
Other Teams surely has a reason to smile.
