The Ashes - 4th Test

[Bob Cratchitt]

Have to say, you have posted my sentiments exactly, always liked cricket mainly from when I watched the last time we won the ashes. I remember going to see Essex many times when they had Border, Goochie, Pringle and Foster in the team. However the recent dismals test matches and work commitments meant that I have not really followed Cricket as I did, but this series has definitely brought back the passion I had when I was a lad.

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

Awesome test, and that 4th innings was always going to be like that... it's classic Warne territory, he's always unplayable in 4th innings run chases.

Cricket isn't just played with bat and ball, it's played in the mind... and we were tough enough to win this one.

Truly nerve-shredding, truly brilliant.

"They're coming home
They're coming home
They're coming,
Ashes coming home"

 

[Guest]

Quote[/b] (Bob Cratchitt @ Aug. 28 2005,22:09)]Have to say, you have posted my sentiments exactly, always liked cricket mainly from when I watched the last time we won the ashes. I remember going to see Essex many times when they had Border, Goochie, Pringle and Foster in the team. However the recent dismals test matches and work commitments meant that I have not really followed Cricket as I did, but this series has definitely brought back the passion I had when I was a lad.

Recent dismal test matches?

This England team hasn't been dismal for a fair few years. Its been producing some quality cricket for some time.

There was no disgrace in losing previous Ashes series to a brilliant team. In fact what's made this series so gripping is that one of the all-time great teams is having its dominance challenged by a superior young pretender, but the champion is refusing to let its crown go without a real battle.

With the drama drawn out over 5 enthralling tests of 5 days each, has there ever been such an epic sporting contest between two teams at the top of their sport?

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (Guest @ Aug. 29 2005,01:17)]With the drama drawn out over 5 enthralling tests of 5 days each, has there ever been such an epic sporting contest between two teams at the top of their sport?

Other than the fact that we've only had 4 tests so far, and of those, only one has gone into the fifth day...

...I heartily concur!

 

[Guest]

I've always watched England games, and this is probably the best series I've ever watched.

Might have to get down to see Essex one of these days - is county cricket as exciting?

 

[BlueJ]

I've always found playing cricket far more exciting than watching it, but this Ashes series has just been compelling viewing!

 

[canveyshrimper]

I hope we can go to The Oval and keep up the fantastic work so far, and take out the series 3 - 1.

Hands those who are hoping for it to pee down for 5 days.

It is so good to see Ponting and a few others squealing like stuck pigs.

To be really fair what a player & competitor Shane Warne is another great performance from him, the recalcitrant convict b******.

 

[Guest]

I've always liked Shane Warne, he's a superb bowler and actually has an interesting character.

Ponting and Katich should shut up, we've had plenty of dodgy decisions over the years go against us, and the rules say we can substitute fielders, so we do this. He's just bitter becasue he was stupidly run out.

Really looking forward to the fifth test, finally we've proved we're a match for the Aussies!

 

[BlueJ]

Quote[/b] (Whatever @ Aug. 30 2005,13:11)]I've always liked Shane Warne, he's a superb bowler and actually has an interesting character.

Ponting and Katich should shut up, we've had plenty of dodgy decisions over the years go against us, and the rules say we can substitute fielders, so we do this. He's just bitter becasue he was stupidly run out.

Really looking forward to the fifth test, finally we've proved we're a match for the Aussies!

Can somebody please shut Gilchrist up for the 5th test!

 

[Grayson]

I hope it rains for all 5 days too

 

[BlueJ]

Quote[/b] (Museshrimper @ Aug. 30 2005,21:04)]I hope it rains for all 5 days too

that would do us nicley!