On the eve of the 3rd Test Andrew Strauss has clearly identified the next 5 days as pivotal in England's attempt to regain the Ashes. Another win for England and it would be very difficult for Australia to get back into the 5 match series. Defeat and it is advantage Australia (who even now are already eyeing a drawn series far more longingly than a month ago).
The only selection headache for England is whether Harmison pips Onions for the final seemers spot. The pitch is expected to be slow and low so it could be that Harmison will miss out again. Australia are wrestling with the Mitchell Johnson problem. Despite Ponting's protestations about not even considering dropping him, surely the Aussies must consider the previously unmentionable. It would seem Clark will come in for Hauritz and they'll play four seamers. However, the biggest influence could be the weather with rain predicted to interrupt Thursday, Saturday & Sundays play. The draw seems the likelier option but with a strengthened Aussie bowling attack and a weakened England middle order the tourists might just fancy their chances.
Jardine's Verdict: A losing draw eked out amongst the breaks in the rain will suit England just fine!
Thursday 30 July 2009
Saturday 25 July 2009
Corky does it again
There ain't no stopping Dominic Cork as he helped propel Hampshire to a deserved victory over Sussex in the FPT final at Lords.
Tuesday 21 July 2009
75 years later...
We've finally bloody won at Lords!
Apologies for missing coverage of first two tests. Technology failed us miserably. However, promise to have fully updated (backdated) reports up and live by this time tomorrow. In the meantime, watch the highlights, listen to the interviews and revel in the joy of a very rare thing.
Jardine's Verdict: Strike a medal from the finest metal and pin it to Freddie's chest, without a doubt with him in our side we are truly truly blessed!
Apologies for missing coverage of first two tests. Technology failed us miserably. However, promise to have fully updated (backdated) reports up and live by this time tomorrow. In the meantime, watch the highlights, listen to the interviews and revel in the joy of a very rare thing.
Jardine's Verdict: Strike a medal from the finest metal and pin it to Freddie's chest, without a doubt with him in our side we are truly truly blessed!
Wednesday 1 July 2009
Poll Results - 5
Who will win the unofficial 1st test?
1= Australia hold on for a draw.
1= Sussex moral victors
3= Result unimportant as Australia not recognised as a First Class team.
Jardine Verdict: You chaps & chapesses know your stuff!
1= Australia hold on for a draw.
1= Sussex moral victors
3= Result unimportant as Australia not recognised as a First Class team.
Jardine Verdict: You chaps & chapesses know your stuff!
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