Red-hot Aussies aware of dangerous Kiwis

Australia come into the ICC Champions Trophy as hot favourites but their group decider with New Zealand will be a tough battle.

Updated on: Sep 11, 2004, 11:24:00 IST

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World champions Australia come into the ICC Champions Trophy as hot favourites but their group decider with New Zealand will be a tough battle compared to the prospect of facing rank outsiders the United States.

Australia warmed up for the tournament with victory in last month's Netherlands triangular tournament and also edged out Pakistan in a one-off game at Lord's on Saturday.

Shane Warne has retired from the one-day game but 34-year-old Glenn McGrath should spearhead the attack in what could be his last one-day tournament.

Andrew Symonds particularly impressed with bat and ball in the warm ups, hitting 104 on Saturday and taking some crucial wickets.

"We had a short break soon after arriving in the UK, and since then have had some good quality practice so the boys are feeling fresh leading into the month ahead," captain Ricky Ponting said.

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