It wasn't that long ago we were supposed to be hopeless as well.
Regardless of the day of the week or the colour of the clothes; one day, one game, melts into another.
Yesterday it is Test cricket, today T20 and tomorrow 50 over cricket.
On Saturday morning a mighty Test series came to an end in Adelaide.
By this Sunday night, two T20 internationals will be complete in two different States, and the first of a plethora of One Day Internationals will be resolved.
Because of this abundance of cricket, it is important to reflect on what has been a remarkable Test series between two powerhouse countries.
Tempting as it is to keep looking forward, the giant steps taken by this Australian Test team since losing the Ashes last year, will melt into the boiling pot over the next few weeks if we don't take the lessons learned in this victory and use them to keep propelling us forward.
The tendency is to reflect in the dark times, a la post Ashes and the Argus review, but often the best lessons are learned in the good times rather than the bad.
It is often the way of the world, trying to fix perceived problems rather than master what you are are doing well.
Developing the perfect recipe doesn't just come from learning from the flops but it can be more powerful if you can keep polishing up on the successful attempts as well.
This process is the responsibility of everyone involved in Cricket Australia if we are to reach our shared vision of being the number one ranked team in all forms of the game.
Constant improvement is imperative but neglecting the lessons learned from winning would be foolish.
The Adelaide Test match lived up to all expectations.
The ground was in her normal pristine condition and the pitch was equally as impressive.
Runs, big runs, were scored by the two stand-out batsmen of the series in Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting, and wickets fell regularly enough to keep the crowd entertained.
Out the back of the ground, festivities reigned supreme, and despite the stifling heat everyone seemed to retain good humour, lapping up the party atmosphere synonomous with an Adelaide Oval Test match.
The new facilities at the Adelaide Oval are spectacular and it is a great credit to all involved that they have been able to combine the old with the new.
The 100 year-old scoreboard, where we sang the team song on Saturday night, is a brilliant back drop to the new grandstands which will soon surround three quarters of the ground.
The way the entire stadium has been decorated with statues and full size pictures of days gone by, is a welcome reminder of how proud South Australia is of their Test match, and in particular their local heroes, who have played a part in the rich history of the Adelaide Oval.
On the field Australia was able to retain our dominance of the series.
Despite India's list of remarkable players, Michael Clarke and his team were able to continue the suffocation of their opponent.
With bat and ball the pressure was relentless.
Leading from the front, the skipper's second double century was a sign of how he wants to lead this Test team.
Publicly and privately Michael has encouraged constant improvement and it is a testiment to him that he is walking this talk.
A greater tribute, is his team mates are following his example, and playing with the same relentless intent as he is walking, and talking, at the moment.
Michael Clarke's respect, inside and out of the team, has spiralled over the last few months and this is due to the way he is going about his work on and off the cricket field.
Ultimately, his on field exploits are where he will be judged by the public and the press and he is well on his way to winning them over; just as he is winning over his team.
This is very positive for Australian cricket.
The resurgence of our own 'little master' Ricky Ponting has been inspirational.
A double century in terribly hot conditions isn't a bad effort for a bloke who is apparently to old and past his best.
Enough said.
David Warner's century in Perth was sublime and his spirit in the field is a joy to watch, while Mike Hussey once again silenced his critics by playing beautifully.
He is such a good player.
Ed Cowan looked comfortable as a Test batsman and he adds extra layers to our team on the field and in the changing room.
Disappointing a series as Shaun Marsh had, his talent is unquestionable.
Confidence and form are now the allies he needs to rekindle.
In the bowling department, Peter Siddle, Ben Hilfenhaus, Mitchell Starc, James Pattinson and Ryan Harris were aggressive, consistent and superb in the way they combined together.
Nathan Lyon is improving with every outing and is a joy to have in the team because he is so hungry to improve.
Most pleasing were the little things that the team was able to do so well.
For twelve months we have worked tirelessly on our fielding and our running between the wickets.
In this series we exploited India's fielding and destroyed their batting spirit with our solid catching and infectious energy in the field.
All up, all four Test matches have been extremely satisfying.
After losing to New Zealand we could have entered this series against a team of champion players with some trepidation.
Instead, the players worked harder than most of them have ever done before and the results have obviously been pleasing.
This said we are aware of how fickle the game can be.
India are being criticised heavily, but we know there is a very fine line between success and failure in this game.
While we are all smiles at the moment, we respect that India aren't as bad as they are being made out to be.
It wasn't long ago we were supposed to be hopeless as well.
In fact, after the second Test of the summer against New Zealand many of our players and coaches were being written off as dead men walking.
While another good lesson has been learned about working hard and trusting your instincts and yourself, we know that sustained success will be a result of more hard work and discipline in all of our fields.
The next challenge is taking our Test match form into the shorter versions of the game.
Monday at the Sydney Cricket Ground was the toughest physical session I have seen in my career.
Ranked 6th in T20 cricket and with a World Cup scheduled for later in the year, the party is over and the hard work has begun.
Winning is more fun than losing so the journey to the World Cup will be a fascinating one.
With much talent and fewer spots the competition is on for a place in the final touring party.
Before then though, there will be so much cricket that we will need to keep an eye on the bigger picture while winning the small battles along the way.
The first of those is on Wednesday night in front of a massive crowd here in Sydney.
Bring it on.
JL
