The poms down under...
England, so far, have had a miserable tour of Australia. However, they have managed to taste success by reaching the finals beating Australia and subsequently New Zealand (NZ).
Most observers would not give England more than an outside chance. However, I think Australia is not the same; it will be back to full-throttle but I believe England will be able to spring a suprise. Of course, the idea is to do it twice to take the cup and I have a feeling England might just do that. It is an outside shot but the game in itself is unpredictable and England will look to:
Michael Vaughn - a nothing with the bat but as captain and the ability to marshal his team.
Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff - He is due with the bat and his performance with the ball against NZ was more than enough to convince than he is the real deal.
Andrew Strauss - Phenomenal start to his career and seems to have hit a rough patch. If the old adage of form is temporary and class is permanent is true, Strauss will fire and that should carry England far.
Monty Panesar - Hats off. Give this man his due - he is going to improve and keeps turning in credible performances and I am sure he looks to make his mark down under. Again.
England's biggest quandary is in the fast bowling; Mahmood and Plunkett are rubbish. I suggest they hang on to Mahmood and bring back R Bopara. And of course, the others (basically Collingwood and Nixon) could make something happen, it should be enough to help England leave with renewed hope for the World Cup and Australia on a bit of a hinge given that they have both NZ and then the World Cup to deal with.
Most observers would not give England more than an outside chance. However, I think Australia is not the same; it will be back to full-throttle but I believe England will be able to spring a suprise. Of course, the idea is to do it twice to take the cup and I have a feeling England might just do that. It is an outside shot but the game in itself is unpredictable and England will look to:
Michael Vaughn - a nothing with the bat but as captain and the ability to marshal his team.
Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff - He is due with the bat and his performance with the ball against NZ was more than enough to convince than he is the real deal.
Andrew Strauss - Phenomenal start to his career and seems to have hit a rough patch. If the old adage of form is temporary and class is permanent is true, Strauss will fire and that should carry England far.
Monty Panesar - Hats off. Give this man his due - he is going to improve and keeps turning in credible performances and I am sure he looks to make his mark down under. Again.
England's biggest quandary is in the fast bowling; Mahmood and Plunkett are rubbish. I suggest they hang on to Mahmood and bring back R Bopara. And of course, the others (basically Collingwood and Nixon) could make something happen, it should be enough to help England leave with renewed hope for the World Cup and Australia on a bit of a hinge given that they have both NZ and then the World Cup to deal with.
posted by Mustan at 11:11 PM
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