The Australians were too good for the English in this summer down under, as they won the Sydney Test by 5 wickets and with it, most emphatically, won the Ashes 4-1. England were already struggling when the day began. With just two wickets left in the shed and only 119 runs ahead, a lot dependedContinue reading “Australia Win Sydney, Win Ashes 4-1”
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7-Star Starc & 5-Star Stokes Reign On Day 1 of 1st Ashes Test in Perth.
Perth lived up to its reputation of being a ground of sensational possibilities. A ground full of life for determined fast bowlers. A ground for seam, swing, pace and telling bounce. No wonder the Ashes opened to a terrific day of cricket where the hugely expectant crowd had their monies worth. Mitch Starc, leading anContinue reading “7-Star Starc & 5-Star Stokes Reign On Day 1 of 1st Ashes Test in Perth.”
Old Trafford & Port of Spain, Drown In The Rain
A Resurgent England A resurgent England had brought about a turnaround at Headingley. The wind was changing its course, as the English appeared to be clawing back under an invigorated Ben Stokes. The addition of Mark Wood and Chris Woakes had spurred the English and The Ashes was poised for an exciting climax as theContinue reading “Old Trafford & Port of Spain, Drown In The Rain”