World Cup Series -- Team Australia

With the recent 5 consecutive losses not withstanding, this Aussie team is still the team to beat. The batting order runs deep with batsmen of the caliber of Andrew Symonds coming in at 6 to spice up things. Then there is Michael Hussey, who is touted as the replacement to Michael Bevan, to create havoc among the opposition bowlers. Bowling remains the weakest link to this otherwise 'Near perfect' team. Even with the absence of Brett Lee, the bowling attack is still a formidable one with the great Glenn McGrath leading it from the front. Expect this team in the semifinals.

Strengths:
1) A great allround team
2) Ability to adjust to any condition
3) Their winning habit

Weaknesses:
1) Recent reversals
2) A 'not so formidable' bowling attack

Position after Super 8 stage:
1(One)

The squad:
Ricky Ponting (Captain), Nathan Bracken, Stuart Clark, Michael Clarke, Adam Gilchrist, Brad Haddin, Matthew Hayden, Brad Hodge, Brad Hogg, Mike Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Glenn McGrath, Andrew Symonds, Shaun Tait, Shane Watson