The cricket series to end all cricket series

"This is the most anticipated test series of all time. This will be a beauty. Not since Bradman played has cricket been so alive. Get your tickets. Turn on the tele. Don't miss a ball."
Bullshit. If the Australian Cricket Board and Ch 9 are not guilty of false advertising they must at the very least be guiltyof unconscionable behaviour. This was never going to be a close series. Tied down by the ICB timetable, Australia was committed to hosting a very low quality team. England hasn't won against a reputable team since it beat Australia two years ago and it only won then without Australia's having McGrath and Warne when it counted. The admin knew that the only way they were going to avoid the boredom was to convince the public that the emperor was wearing the brandest newest of clothes. Why so many advertisers and public were sucked in defies belief and adds to the perception we're not a terribly bright lot.
Now take the Rugby League last night. 12 all at full time. That was sport because there was a contest. The ground wasn't full because we had come to expect Australia to win. But League was a winner last night because the competition was tough. World Cricket has to start sending Australians in their prime overseas to develop the sport at club level. There's just nothing coming through otherwise and the game is in danger of being the loser. With a World Cup coming up it might be too late.