Ashes 2013
Loved this quote from cricinfo site.
"Look a little closer at the embroidery, though, and this day was about one man - a hitherto little-known 19-year-old named Ashton. That the door is still ajar is thanks to Agar, whose 98 on debut at No. 11 is a tale that would make fairies gasp in disbelief. "
"Look a little closer at the embroidery, though, and this day was about one man - a hitherto little-known 19-year-old named Ashton. That the door is still ajar is thanks to Agar, whose 98 on debut at No. 11 is a tale that would make fairies gasp in disbelief. "
It will be interesting to see if the large chunks of money waiting to be matched this morning disappear when the game starts againLeTiss 4pm wrote:There's clearly some big traders who don't like the volatility of 'in play' betting, because some really large numbers appear the very second players go for lunch, or tea etc
So very very sad.
After the first test was hoping for a competitive series.
It is actually harder of recent times to follow Australia than to play for them. The reason is, they put one through the wringer so much.
It is not that they are not good enough. That is clear. England is better by far. But where is the application, the effort etc. For some of these guys, when they fail - oh well they still get a 7 figure income. Am I having an emotional reaction or a realistic reaction.
After the first test was hoping for a competitive series.
It is actually harder of recent times to follow Australia than to play for them. The reason is, they put one through the wringer so much.
It is not that they are not good enough. That is clear. England is better by far. But where is the application, the effort etc. For some of these guys, when they fail - oh well they still get a 7 figure income. Am I having an emotional reaction or a realistic reaction.
Well done England on retaining the Ashes. Credit where it is due.
Good to see Australia with a strong showing in the third test. Hopefully this continues in the remainder of the series.
Summation thus far, Australian batting patchy. English bowling good. Australian bowling good. English batting good. Adjectives used on a scale of 4 terrible, patchy, good, great.
Good to see Australia with a strong showing in the third test. Hopefully this continues in the remainder of the series.
Summation thus far, Australian batting patchy. English bowling good. Australian bowling good. English batting good. Adjectives used on a scale of 4 terrible, patchy, good, great.