Oz media heaps praises on Kumble & Co

“Indians break streak again”, “Golden run ends at hands of swinger kings” — ran the headlines in today’s Australian newspapers after India’s shock win over the home side in the Perth Test yesterday. The Daily Telegraph doffed its hat at the Indians, while ruing the end of Australia’s golden run. It said the Perth defeat was a hint that Australia couldn’t take their pole position for granted.

“Welcome to the future, Australian cricket fans. Welcome to a world where your team will remain among the best sides in the world but will have to work like drover’s dogs to subdue their closest rivals, particularly away from home,” it said.

“We have seen the end of a golden era and will have to get used to the occasional silver and bronze medal against teams ready to answer our best sledges. The daily heaped praise on Kumble and his team. “Even as Australia despairs, world cricket is rejoicing at the discovery of a team who not only do not fear Australia but actually fancy their chances against them.