The Ashes

[aussieH]

Harris magic gets us right back in this one. I think if we can keep the target below 280 we win.

[s2230011]

Aussies are a decent chance here

[benrama]

I agree - if we see off the new ball properly this is our game to win if we're good enough. Rogers and Clarke are key IMO.

[s2230011]

I put a fifty on um overnight and thought we can chase 300 if we can them out quickly.
You are right, they are shaping as our most reliable options. Hopefully Warner can get his finger out and get some runs

[aussieH]

I did the same. Went to bed at about 0/80. Thinking we had the game won. Woke up and we have been rolled. Going to be a lot of Australians waking up in shock today.

[Optional]

Wow, that sucks!

[MatI]

I can't believe it. How did they lose 9 wickets while I was asleep???

Going to be road rage on the way into work for sure...

[rohan22no]

I stayed up and watched it, was completely sickened by what I saw. Hard to put into words.

[aussieH]

Good start from the Aussies. Tipping Watson to make over 200.

[Optional]

Big call early!

[Trusty]

Harris is an excellent bowler, if he could stay fit he'd be one of the greats. Him and Siddle will be dangerous in the Australian series, England should be worried - would back Australia to win that one at the minute.

[aussieH]

Watson almost got the 200. I know most of Australia hates the bloke but he is our second best batsman after Clarke.

[Trusty]

He is an excellent batsman if he avoids planting his front foot - you can't rely on him, what was that, his third century? That's not good enough but it does show what he can do when he survives LBWs, he's a liability getting out so easy though.

[sando]

Swann most wickets for series - $6.00 @ Centrebet/Sportingbet

[rohan22no]

All Day!!

Whats you're thoughts for the home series Sando?? You've given us glimpses into your cricket knowledge but I feel like you're holding a lot of your thoughts back!

[sando]

All Day!!

Whats you're thoughts for the home series Sando?? You've given us glimpses into your cricket knowledge but I feel like you're holding a lot of your thoughts back!

Not a matter of holding anything back mate, it's just a matter of time. This time of the year with AFL and NRL heading towards the business end of the season and now ITM cup starting I really struggle for spare time. Have not only had to stay away from the cricket but even from my beloved tennis as well lately. Like you I'm a cricket tragic, I grew up in one of the roughest parts of Australia and as a kid I was barely allowed outside the house so I used to hide out in my cubby house munching on Cheetos and would watch all 5 days of a test match, updating all the Aussie batsmen's and bowlers averages in my notebook as they played. Will write a preview/my thoughts in this thread before the home series starts.

[sando]

On another note, here's one more reason to hate the Pom's. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cricketne...417219-78.html

[rohan22no]

Thanks dude. Really looking forward to your thoughts.

Get onto Skype too...it's not just for video chatting, we've got a group chat happening and its great for just bouncing theories/tips around

[rohan22no]

Oh, anyone else is more than welcome too. Just add me on Skype, same username

[sando]

On another note, here's one more reason to hate the Pom's. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cricketne...417219-78.html

Today's modern generation of top level English cricketers are a disgrace. Lying, cheating, foul mouthed, uncivilised arse clowns. Nothing appears to be beyond them, makes me sick.

[Gee]

Today's modern generation of top level English cricketers are a disgrace. Lying, cheating, foul mouthed, uncivilised arse clowns. Nothing appears to be beyond them, makes me sick.

Everyone said the same about our players when we were world beaters... and they were probably right.