The Ashes … part 2

Well we held the Ashes for 1 year, 3 months and 3 days. The illusion of English Cricket renaissance was shattered in 11 days (or nights for us the UK) in Aus. Some shocking batting, poor bowling, lacklustre preparation, safe team selection, unfortunate injuries and late withdrawals have made it look more one-sided than it probably is, but the truth is (as much as I hate to admit it) Australia are the best side in the world and miles ahead of everyone.

There have been some moments when England have competed, and moments when the cricket was a contest, but those moments have not been often enough. It has failed to reach the heights of the 2005 series for tension, competition and drama (but it was never really going to). All a bit disappointing really.

Unless England pull their fingers out, my prediction of an Australia win of 3-1, is looking rather optimistic. Come on England, lets not go down 5-0.