If there was ever any reassurance warranted that Australia had not starting their descent from the top of world cricket it came in emphatic style in the scintillating Sydney Test. Jeremy Loadman warned us to write off the Aussies at our peril and  it appears his thoughts were well merited as Australia appear non willing to pass on the world cricket reigns to the chasing pack.

ICC Rankings as of January 3rd 2009 – courtesy of ICC website

Australia hold on to 1st, South Africa and India are close behind

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