We might still win … it is not beyond the realms of possibility but … there are problems with the team. In time to rethink I suggested there was trouble in the dressing room. I also suggested that in spite of the apparent failure of the batting unit the real issue is with the bowling …
I guess it is easy to criticize, and I am perhaps guilty of being too quick with criticism. Hopefully I am also constructive with my criticism. The England cricket team possess a wealth of talent with almost every member capable of match winning performances against any side in the world. They have risen to …
Today we saw Matt Prior make his test debut … back in November last year I selected him in my choice squad for the Ashes series. Although his normal batting position is at the top of the batting order, I wanted him as my No 7. He had been tried in the 50 over version …
With four retirements of front line players one would imagine that there is a glimmer of hope for the rest of world cricket … alas this is not the case! If we look at Australia’s future tour commitments … we see that this is actually the ideal time for a changing of the guard! After …
I guess if I had started this on on Thursday my tone would have been more optimistic … however after England returned to their Russian cricket ways, after doing the good work in restricting the Aussies to 244, the gloom had to set in. Then, of course, what can be said after the hatchet job …
If I listen to people around me, England have already lost The Ashes. I think it is still a case of “early days”. Yes, I am disappointed that our team is obsessed with playing Russian cricket … you know, they “rush out” then they “rush in” again! Please note I am at last prepared to …
I intended writing daily, alas after serious sleep deprivation on Wednesday night as I listened to the cricket commentary on the first day of the first test between Australia and England I battled to get through my work on Thursday and Friday. At least I am relatively up to date now. While it is easy …