Win the toss and bowl. Predictable bowlers. Average fielding. Power batting line up stacked to ensure at least two come off so they can win any game shown up when none of them come off. And a New Zealand team that was well prepared and wanted to win.

Australia's hope of defending their title on home turf is almost over at the first hurdle after an abysmal outing at the Sydney Cricket Ground last night. And all of the gambles that the tam went in with in the belief it was their best chance of winning all blew up in their face.

On today's episode we discuss - or actually just vent - the outcome of the match, and look forward to see if there is any way back for men in canary yellow.