Despite saying I wouldn’t mention it again I feel that today’s victory at The Oval where England wrapped up a 197 run win over the Aussies to regain The Ashes with a 2-1 series win is worthy of mention. Well done to the England cricket team!
If only we could start again! England had a terrible first session on day 1 of the 4th Ashes test at Headingly - 72 for 6 at lunch and 102 all out not long after lunch, England’s lowest total for 100 years in Ashes Tests on this ground.
It’s looking very unlikely England can now win this test match and a draw could be a big ask given our inability to bat for long periods when the pressure’s on. It’s looking very much like advantage Australia in this match and the series - remember Australia only need to draw the series to retain the Ashes - England needed to win either here or in the 5th test at The Oval. If I were a betting man I would be keeping my money in my pocket right about now!
Unfortunately England weren’t able to convert a strong position going into the final day into a 2-0 series lead. Australia put in a gutsy batting performance to see out the last day of the Edgbaston test which means that England now take a 1-0 lead into the 4th test at Headingley in Leeds.
As Australia are the current holders of the Ashes they only need a series draw to retain them - England need the series win. Basically England need to win one of the last two tests or to draw them both to regain the Ashes - it’s certainly still all to play for so come on England!
That was the outcome of a remarkable two hours cricket this morning on the second day of the third Ashes test at Edgbaston (Birmingham). Following an impressive start yesterday on a rain delayed first day when Australia made 126-1 from 30 overs, they lost 7 wickets in this mornings session for 77 runs ending on 203-8. I’m not gloating you understand…just reporting the current state of play. 
They’re now taking lunch and it’s looking likely England will be batting before too much longer so here’s to a decent first innings total from our guys and another positive result, weather permitting.
Aussie butt that is. Having secured a win over the Aussies at Lords, the first time in some 75 years, it’s now 1-0 to England in the 2009 Ashes series. Well done to the boys and it’s now on to Edgbaston in Birmingham for the third test - come on England!
That’s what every English cricket fan is hoping for in the 2009 Ashes series between England and Australia. We live in hope!!!
After a somewhat fortunate draw in the first test in Cardiff it’s now lunch on the second day at Lords. England eventually scored 425 runs in their first innings, Australia are currently 22 for 2 in their first innings - it’s poised for an exciting afternoons cricket and potentially all important first blood to England if we can rip through the Aussies without them accumulating a big score.
Let’s hope it’s a great series and fingers crossed for an England win at Lords and subsequent seris win to regain the Ashes. Come on England!