And so for the first time since 1921 we've lost a series to the Aussies 5-0. After the euphoria of 2005 its very disappointing.
What went wrong? we were under prepared. It was debatable whether Flintoff was fully fit, he didn't seem it. Harmisson had forgotten how to bowl. Mahmood and Anderson didn't look likely to bowl anyone out.
The batting looked fragile, perhaps some of that is the feeling that as soon as we lost 5 wickets they knew we'd be skittled. The Aussies know that there low order can "help out" if necessary. Also the Aussie Batsman knew that if the ywere bowled out cheaply they had bowlers capable of responding. That relieves the pressure.
England aren't a bad team. They need to get Harmisson's head right and they need to sort out the keeper. Matt Prior anyone? Vaughan will be back but I'm not sure he adds much to the batting. Since being appointed skipper his batting has gone off the boil.
For the Aussies the next series will be fascinating. No Warne? No McGrath? Could be interesting.
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No one is listening to your Matty Prior .....are they.
Nixon had fun in the twenty20!!
Well I know its meant to be fun and The Aussies certainly did !
Wonder if we will ever get the One day matches sorted?
At least Vaughan brings gravitas to the Skipper role and an apology!!
The next Ashes will be in England.
Thats one advantage to us!!
So is the ball!!
Wonder what the review will tell us that we dont already know and have discussed?
C
Nixon career average 32.9 16 100's
Jones career average 30.29 4 100's
Read career average 30.88 9 100's
Foster career average 34.49 8 100's
Prior career average 39.14 14 100's
given Prior is 25 and Nixon 36.....
Foster 27 read 29 and Jones is over 30
So C who would you pick to bat at 7
Have to agree....go with the youff!!
We ought to be doing what the oz do, find a good young un and go with him!!
The more I think about it the more I think you might be correct!!
To right the selectors ought not include the coach!!
Mr Boycott has a good point here...
and the ex-fast bowler who is ignored....we really miss a trick here dont we...ignore our great ex players....unlike the oz...
Beefy would have apoint or two...
notice who was advising Monty after the Ashes...the great Warney!
C
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