Comments on: The Ashes 2006: The Last Preview

By: Z

Sun, 26 Nov 2006 19:29:20 +0000

yeah KP heard me! Its very early in his career but all signs point to the fact that he is a champion cricketer! I think Australia will wrap it up by lunch. (lets see if I get this prediction right!)
And hope Duncan sees the light and plays Monty in the second test!

By: Harish J

Harish J — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 16:29:35 +0000

It seems KP heard you. Good counter-attacking innings, with Collingwood providing ample support.
If KP lasts 2 sessions tomorrow - the test match could get exciting, and England could realistically think of saving the game. There is also a good opportunity for Giles to justify his inclusion over Monty. If he could deliver those 30 -40 runs or more importantly last 2 hours, it will silence those critics (including yours truly) atleast for the next test.
Happy that England showed some grit atlast!

By: Z

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 11:02:40 +0000

Absolutely. it makes no sense at all. He has been playing well and Giles has just returned from a long lay off! The English need great performances from guys like Flintoff and KP tomorrow.

By: Wimpy

Wimpy — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 03:43:00 +0000

it’s criminal that monty has left out! as tim de lisle has said, it’s the worst English selection decision since Gower wasn’t picked for the India series in 1992-93 (the Anil Kumble series).

the poms will get mauled for sure. And my money on 3-1 Australia - and the 1 to england will be in the dead rubber

By: Harish J

Harish J — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 12:41:02 +0000

Monty not playing is a very retrogressive move.
Playing Giles for his extra 20 runs is a fatal mistake… Can’t see the guy bowl the Aussies out, or even apply the brakes. And with players like Hussey in the middle order - its a no- brainer that might cost them the Brisbane test.
From the commentary I followed for a good part of the first day, Harmison was outta sorts and Hoggard was inept. God save the poms. They don’t even have Trescothick!

By: Ravi

Ravi — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 08:18:24 +0000

i hope that isnt the course.

i think it was a travesty that Monty didnt get to play. potentially matchwinning bowler vs a dibbly dobbly left armer returning from injury?? its a no brainer!!

By: Sports Snob

Sports Snob — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 07:52:36 +0000

@ Kesavan: 346-3 at the end of day 1. Is this going to be the course of the series? I think so.

@Harish: What about Monty.

By: Harish J

Harish J — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 22:26:59 +0000

Prediction - 4-1 Aussies.
Hussey is going to create some kinda record this Ashes. My player of the series pick.

By: Kesavan

Kesavan — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 21:30:16 +0000

Optimistic 2-1 Australia.
Pessimistic 3-0 Aussies.

It all depends on the first test.