Perth: If body language is a good indicator of emotions, then there are some under-currents in the Australian cricket team. George Bailey, who captained the team in their World Cup opener against England in absence of the injured Michael Clarke, seemed quite aloof as the team arrived at the Perth International Airport here yesterday.


Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates taking the wicket of Grant Elliott of New Zealand. Pics/Getty Images 

Bailey scored an impressive 69-ball 55 as he led his team to a thumping 111-run win over the Englishmen. Australia's second fixture (against Bangladesh) was washed out and the third against New Zealand on Saturday saw Clarke (33) make his comeback from a back injury, nudging out Bailey (32) in the bargain. Australia subsequently lost to the Kiwis with Clarke managing to score just 12, as his team folded up for 151 at Auckland's Eden Park.