The Ashes 2006-7 - England v Australia

England have struggled in at least one innings in each of the tests. Warne was unlucky just missing out on his 100, I don't think he will be able to bat again. He didn't have to go after Panesar all that much I think McGrath might have stuck around for long enough. Anderson seems to be a very athletic fielder, he has created many run out chances. Also did England put out Panesar to be the night-watchmen or was he promoted up the batting order?

5-0 anyone?

Watching Jimmy Anderson I get the feeling that there must be only minor issues that need to be fixed for him to be a world-class bowler. He's got such a nice action, and he can swing the ball a mile.

Originally posted by Roscoe Watching Jimmy Anderson I get the feeling that there must be only minor issues that need to be fixed for him to be a world-class bowler. He's got such a nice action, and he can swing the ball a mile.

Originally posted by RightHandBat England look in real trouble. There's no way they're going to win this test match.

Thanks for that insightfulness

I thought it was out. Warne was clearly out on 10 as well.

Fact of the matter is we have had the worst of the umpires this series, but even so, we're still way behind the Aussies with this squad of players.

Gilly being a known walker only gives him oppurtinity to stay at the crease every wicket or so.

PS: Pak team is much better man to man in both forms of cricket than Eng. When Eng can has legends like yousaf and inzy than i would put my hand up and say yes they are good. KP has alot of talent but he is new. Collingwood is an average player, he has many flaws in hius batting especially againts good bowling and his bowling is poor at best. Then you have Bell who is far too slow and can be bogged down. He enjoyed making hundreds against a second string pak attack and the poor windies and bang, but has really struggled against good bowling. Harmison will bowl properly when he feels like it or when he is playing in eng. Im not anti-eng all im saying a team ranked no 2 should be giving teams a good run for their money and also should be doing well in ODI cricket.

Edited by inzamam329 - 04 January 2007 at 6:26pm

Originally posted by inzamam329 PS: Pak team is much better man to man in both forms of cricket than Eng. When Eng can has legends like yousaf and inzy than i would put my hand up and say yes they are good. KP has alot of talent but he is new. Collingwood is an average player, he has many flaws in hius batting especially againts good bowling and his bowling is poor at best. Then you have Bell who is far too slow and can be bogged down. He enjoyed making hundreds against a second string pak attack and the poor windies and bang, but has really struggled against good bowling. Harmison will bowl properly when he feels like it or when he is playing in eng. Im not anti-eng all im saying a team ranked no 2 should be giving teams a good run for their money and also should be doing well in ODI cricket.

Fair point slogger, im not having a go or anything, i just feel we should have seen alot better by england, even in one test. I also believe right now on current form, Lanka, India, Safrica and Pak are porbably better than eng in tests, which why i say they are not the no 2 side in the world. I hope you understand the point im making. By the way yes Strauss has turned himself into a fine opener, and as for KP he will become a great plaeyer, if people just leave him alone and not criticise everything he does.

Edited by inzamam329 - 04 January 2007 at 8:10pm

Excellently put JP, but i would still say ENg are slightly behind Ind, pak, Safrica.

Thats my point TCA, although eng can expect to beat them at home, and only at home, these teams are capable of beating Eng home and away, which is why they just pip Eng.

Edited by inzamam329 - 04 January 2007 at 10:28pm

Panesar run out by Symonds with a direct hit at the stumps and he's out by a mile.