lilliebet

Maybe if the UK focused on less talk and more practice and resources, then they would achieve more in cricket, football and rugby.

Opinionated Voice

You might be right jamal. It might also be nice if our government put some money and our schools put some effort into teaching sport. Life can't all be about books and learning.

It appears to be a perennial state within the English phyche. They have this idea that you don't completely annihilate the opposition.

Although this has its roots back when England ruled over half the world (and subsequently gave it all up), it still persists in English sport today.

They seem to lack the killer blow on too many occasions

Maybe so, that remains to be seen. We definitely have a talent for turning a drama into a crisis. But sport is that for me, a drama played out on the field rather than the stage. Whichever way it goes, this has been one of the best Ashes series ever and I'm loving every minute of it.

well I will second that point!!!

Aha! At last we agree on something. :-)

Crisis, what crisis?

The final test was always going to be at the mercy of the weather. Australia let themselves go 2-1 down with only a probably draw left to play for.

I call that a sound thrashing.

You know what Gerald, I like your way of thinking. hehe!

There are more elements to cricket than just bat and ball. The state of the pitch; the light and, by association, the weather are also part of the game and something that should be factored in by both captains.

Makes sense to me anyway.

Golly, you lot are coming up with some great situations to dig yourself out of, if the spin of the ball goes the other way.

England don't look that secure just yet. Why is it that you celebrate before the job is done?