Standing in the middle of the awesome MCG on day three, I couldn't help but reflect upon the air of greatness gracing the lush outfields of one of the great sports stadiums of the world. As the drama of this second Test match unfolded in front of my eyes, it was exciting being a part of the battle between a number of the modern game's best players.

From the member's end of the ground Glenn McGrath steamed in and bowled with the aggression and determination of a bull with a red rag in front of his eyes. At the Great Southern Stand end our blonde superstar 'leggie' spun a web of controlled destruction that has him a sneeze away from Dennis Lillee's wicket-taking record.

If this wasn't enough pressure for the Indians, the new kid on the block Brett 'Binger' Lee hit the international cricket world like a fierce tornado, taking five wickets in his first outing in Test cricket. His pace was ferocious and his direction exceptional considering his lack of first-class experience. From short leg I gained far greater pleasure watching our latest speedster in action than I did facing him with a bat in my hand at the WACA a fortnight ago. When you have a bowler of Brett's pace and potential it is hard to lose the smile off your face as you watch the opposition batsmen jumping around the crease like a team of fire walkers. He is an exhiliarating talent who bowled as quick in this Test match as I have seen since Shoaib Akthar let loose at our batting line-up before Christmas.

In my eyes the introduction of Brett to our attack makes us a daunting opponent for any team. Like the West Indian attacks of the past it is pure pressure for any visiting batsman. McGrath's accuracy, Fleming's swing, Warney's brilliance and 'Binger's' pace and aggression makes scoring runs as tough as doing a bungy jump over the freeway. It is scary, it is uncomfortable and it is more a matter of hard work than fun. Considering Michael Kasprowicz, Jason Gillespie and Stuart MacGill among others are waiting in the wings, our depth is outstanding not only for the players but also for every Aussie supporter out there.

From Melbourne, JL