They have always been so . In 1958 tour of England to Australia an Umpire by name Mel McIEven gave English batsman out regularly and defended his decisions in a series of articles "Out or Not Out".Even Gilchrist's action in"walking" - that too once only- is a stunt!.There have been many other occasions when he was out and he did not walk.Also Australians appeal for anything and everything and intimidate the umpires.Recently Gilchrist questioned a run out decision. Mike Hussey caught while being out of the 20 yards circle.It should have been declared a 'No-ball'. Ponting generates power through graphite bat. If it is not cheating ,what else is? And see what Tony Greig had to say on their sledging. No doubt Aussies are yellow and cheats- the famous under-arm ball is only another instance! Ian Mckiff was a chucker as is Bret Lee. Gordon Rorke used to drag himself almost upto the batsman's throat. Aussies only have spoiled the name of the game. T.V.Subramanian
