The Ashes Test Series

valravennz wrote: Normally I am not one to cheer the Aussies on (traditional fierce sporting competition between our two countries - ) However in this instance - its GO OZ GO!! Good luck in the final test match!!

I'm not sure if I condone this statement



Nonetheless, an interesting game to watch, I was very impressed with Hilfenhaus' controlled outswing. Nothing more pleasing to me (as a bowler) than to watch someone toil away on a good line/length just to get the egde.

Fair play to Australia, a thoroughly deserved victory and an embarrassing performance for England fans.

I think Ramprakash is a little long in the tooth to be playing test cricket.He never really shone when he was a regular choice.

Trescothick won't play.He has already refused.He walked away from test cricket a couple of years back.We can't risk his demons coming back to haunt him in such a decisive match.

Key is the...er...key.

el dingo wrote: ^   Somehow I suspect fear (or hopefully the lack of it) is the key, particularly from an English perspective.   It's all this talk of Bopara turning out for Essex to regain his confidence that worries me... a number three bat  with low confidence shouldn't be selected IMO

Bopara isn't a number 3 or 4 test batsman. put him at 5 or 6 and he may be better.Who can tell? To all intents and purposes,England have been playing with a 10 man team. Yes, he may have had one or two dodgy umpiring decisions given against him but having just received a golden duck is enough to wreck anybody's confidence. Give him a years rest from test cricket and then reintroduce him via friendly internationals and see how it goes.

Robert Key would be a good selection choice for England . You need experience and gritty determination in such an important game as this upcoming test. He has these characteristics.

I don't see why Hauritz should be picked at all. We have Michael Clark and Marcus North and even Katich to bowl a few overs. If the wicket is turning, they have the chops to bowl well enough even if they are not as tight . Turning tracks usually means that faster bowlers will also get some cut . That is where Stuart Clarke and Siddle , in particular, can do well.

I hope we do not pick NH at the expense of SC. It could be a mistake.

Could be a very important toss to win . The pressure will be palpable. England at home should never be underestimated . The team will want to answer it's critics in the strongest possible way ! The Aussies will have to be right on their game. I would like to see them lift in the field as well.

Time , as always, will tell.

who-knows-it's-prog wrote: Come on Australia

who-knows-it's-prog wrote: If George, Angus and Malcolm are acclaimed as Aussies so am i.......let's hope the Wallabies win the ashes.

Lets hope, you must be from up north. I know all the bad boys from the NRL and the union I am an Aussie rules follower though( Pies). Storm if it is rugby but I only know a few players if that

Suddenly, after being such a drip drip quiet thread all these Ausies have come out from behind their sofas!! 

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el dingo wrote: ^   Yes he (ACYL) is insane - just check out some of the Just For Fun threads if you don't believe me

I'm sorry, I had to laugh at this. Oh, and that is not a quote of me


Edited by Any Colour You Like - August 20 2009 at 01:48