How England Won the Ashes in Australia - 2010/11

[anonymous-user]

Ponting is looking gracious again in defeat.

What a hiding.

[anonymous-user]

Australia now 5th in ICC test ratings.

[Victor McDade]

Warney isn't happy:




How the hell can hauritz bowl to this field ?? Feeling for hauritz , terrible !! What are these tactics ? Sorry Ricky but what are you doing about 4 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone


http://twitter.com/warne888

[hornetrider]

Will the beleagured Punter be getting the sack before the Ashes...?

[johnfm]

Not seen any of the match - but seems over the two tests that the middle order failed to chip in after decent starts by the openers and, crucially, second innings failures.

Looks to me like we were simply outplayed. Their batsmen batted better than ours.

Interesting to see if the selectors stick with the middle order as it is.

I think they will.

Makes the Ashes even more tasty, as our boys will be pretty keen to prove a few things.

Countdown timer set for November 25!

[hornetrider]

johnfm said:

Looks to me like we were simply outplayed. Their batsmen batted better than ours.

Better get used to it bucko

[Leithen]

Ponting's decision making problems recently beg the question - could/should/would the selectors consider giving the captaincy to someone else and retaining Ponting purely for his batting skills and consistent short-range fielding accuracy.

Or would that be a recipe for disaster?

[johnfm]

hornetrider said:

johnfm said:

Looks to me like we were simply outplayed. Their batsmen batted better than ours.

Better get used to it bucko

Why? Are we playing another series on slow, low wickets?

[Victor McDade]

One of the other England players has broken Jimmy Anderson's rib during a Boxing session at their 'boot camp'

Doubtful for the first couple of Ashes test matches now.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-1...

[chimster]

Victor McDade said:

One of the other England players has broken Jimmy Anderson's rib during a Boxing session at their 'boot camp'

Doubtful for the first couple of Ashes test matches now.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-1...

What the fk is all that about. Jeez give me a break. The bloody aussies don't need any help from us. This is bonkers.

[hornetrider]

chimster said:

Victor McDade said:

One of the other England players has broken Jimmy Anderson's rib during a Boxing session at their 'boot camp'

Doubtful for the first couple of Ashes test matches now.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-1...

What the fk is all that about. Jeez give me a break. The bloody aussies don't need any help from us. This is bonkers.

You. Are. fking. Kidding. Me.

FFS.

[chimster]

hornetrider said:

chimster said:

Victor McDade said:

One of the other England players has broken Jimmy Anderson's rib during a Boxing session at their 'boot camp'

Doubtful for the first couple of Ashes test matches now.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-1...

What the fk is all that about. Jeez give me a break. The bloody aussies don't need any help from us. This is bonkers.

You. Are. fking. Kidding. Me.

FFS.

I wonder what we are on sometimes. This is the first time in years that we have a chance over in oz and what do we do. Shoot ourselves in the foot. Broken rib.. Boxing?? Mad. Let's hope we have a replacement ready to step up to the plate......thinks ........

[ewenm]

chimster said:

hornetrider said:

chimster said:

Victor McDade said:

One of the other England players has broken Jimmy Anderson's rib during a Boxing session at their 'boot camp'

Doubtful for the first couple of Ashes test matches now.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-1...

What the fk is all that about. Jeez give me a break. The bloody aussies don't need any help from us. This is bonkers.

You. Are. fking. Kidding. Me.

FFS.

I wonder what we are on sometimes. This is the first time in years that we have a chance over in oz and what do we do. Shoot ourselves in the foot. Broken rib.. Boxing?? Mad. Let's hope we have a replacement ready to step up to the plate......thinks ........

Do cricketers get bored easily? Given the nature of the test game, I'd have thought not but it seems the coaches are always trying to think of "different" training methods rather than sticking to boring (but safe) sessions. Why were they boxing?

[chimster]

I just think we try and complicate things too much. Botham did a piece in the Times yesterday and he was saying the same thing. Common sense gets lost. I am struggling to understand any of this.

[Leithen]

chimster said:

I just think we try and complicate things too much. Botham did a piece in the Times yesterday and he was saying the same thing. Common sense gets lost. I am struggling to understand any of this.

Botham certainly is uncomplicated....

[chimster]

Leithen said:

chimster said:

I just think we try and complicate things too much. Botham did a piece in the Times yesterday and he was saying the same thing. Common sense gets lost. I am struggling to understand any of this.

Botham certainly is uncomplicated....

True

[Victor McDade]

ewenm said:

chimster said:

hornetrider said:

chimster said:

Victor McDade said:

One of the other England players has broken Jimmy Anderson's rib during a Boxing session at their 'boot camp'

Doubtful for the first couple of Ashes test matches now.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-1...

What the fk is all that about. Jeez give me a break. The bloody aussies don't need any help from us. This is bonkers.

You. Are. fking. Kidding. Me.

FFS.

I wonder what we are on sometimes. This is the first time in years that we have a chance over in oz and what do we do. Shoot ourselves in the foot. Broken rib.. Boxing?? Mad. Let's hope we have a replacement ready to step up to the plate......thinks ........

Do cricketers get bored easily? Given the nature of the test game, I'd have thought not but it seems the coaches are always trying to think of "different" training methods rather than sticking to boring (but safe) sessions. Why were they boxing?

Agree. I mean the windies of the 70s and 80s or the Aussies of the 90s did not need 'bonding/team building camps' to keep their performances up.

Ffs just go down the pub after a long match or series - job done.

[spikeyhead]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/9095987.st...

Anderson will be fit despite cracking a rib

[chimster]

spikeyhead said:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/9095987.st...

Anderson will be fit despite cracking a rib

Really hope so cos we will look like complete tossers if he isn't. Not easy for fast bowlers can take some healing. Come on Jimmy.

[spikeyhead]

chimster said:

spikeyhead said:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/9095987.st...

Anderson will be fit despite cracking a rib

Really hope so cos we will look like complete tossers if he isn't. Not easy for fast bowlers can take some healing. Come on Jimmy.

If he's not fit, will the fans that have already paid thousands to go on the tour be able to indulge in some boxing with Andy Flower?