How ironic is the fact that after Nathan Astle, the most prolific kiwi batsman announced his retirement (shocking, to say the least; just before a WC, the kiwis have secured the most satisfying wins to their credit. Assuming that the bench strenght of Australia, the Brad Haddins and the Cameron Whites of the world are the future of Australia, the future does look a bit shaky. Whatever the reason for Astle's retirement, he will surely be missed even though it doesnt feel like that way now.
