The boozy side of Aussie cricketers!

When it comes to triumphs in sports like football or cricket, an occasion is created to iconise players with a colour, an animal or even a drink, in attempt to showcase particular traits.

Comparisons at the best of times can be odious, but when it comes to triumphs in sports like football or cricket, an occasion is created to iconise players with a colour, an animal or even a drink, in attempt to showcase particular traits or qualities that make him or her special.

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According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Australia's cricketers qualify for such a comparative accolade. So here goes:

1. Justin Langer - Tequila slammer -It can make you very groggy

2. Matthew Hayden -151-proof rum -A strong drink that can leave you a bit delusional

3. Andrew Symonds -Whiskey -A brute of a drink

4. Ricky Ponting -Penfolds 707 wine - Not quite Grange Hermitage, but maturing with age.

5. Glenn McGrath - 2.2 lite -You can drink all day and still be bowling well at 5.59pm.

6. Brad Hodge -XXXX - Who can give a XXXX if he is in the team or not

7. Brett Lee -Vodka jelly -All pop, no fizzle

8. Stuart MacGill -Gin and tonic -Dignified, yet many think it's a girl's drink

9. Michael Clarke -Smirnoff ice -Nice marketing, but not enough bang for your buck

10. Shane Warne -Coopers Ale -A lot of dirt to dig up

11. Damien Martyn -Long Island tea -Elegant, yet sour drink

12. Adam Gilchrist -Home brew -As likely to taste good as it is to blow up in your face

13. Mike Hussey - Drambuie -Top shelf, the drink that satisfies.

14. Jason Gillespie - Grappa - Tough to stomach but well worth it

15. Nathan Hauritz - Cooking sherry - The cabinet's bare, there is only one thing left to drink