Whether Lehmann will have the same level of success as coach that Bob Simpson did from 1985-1996 is yet to be seen and will be tested next on the result of the upcoming series. Across all teams, there seems to be a unifying difficulty in finding form overseas.
First innings batting is an evident improvement area that still requires attention from Lehmann and his team. Brad Haddin, who had a phenomenal Ashes series, cannot be relied on to make the runs that the top order batsmen need, to establish themselves. Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander will quickly tear through the Australian top order if they cannot turn things around. There has been notoriously fickle Australian team support during the Clarke era, a captain who some might find more stylish than desired. Whether the Australian public stay on board, if the Steyn demolition team out performs the Australian pace trio, will depend on whether Lehmann and his first mate Clarke have enough hold on the Australian public’s hearts to keep the Ashes born groundswell of support behind them. A solid performance against South Africa could cement the beginning of a new era in Australian cricket, and both team and fans alike, are ready for that.
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