Cricketing experts around the globe declare this Test match as a perfect template for victory. For instance, Team A wins a toss, elected to bat on a batting friendly track, gets out for 200 odd score, and then Team B scores 600 plus in their first innings.
In second innings, they fall apart on spinning track, and a Team B wins by innings and so. This certainly would be utopian desired result, and this is what England achieved against Australia in 2nd Test match of the Ashes.
Kevin Pietersen, man of the match with a brilliant double century said, “The best feeling is to walk into the dressing room, which is full of happiness, unlike 4 years back.” He further explained, “Individual performances add to the team victory, and this
certainly is the best feeling.”
It was an incredible performance by England from the first ball until the last dismissal by Graeme Swann. They exceeded everyone’s expectations; even those who have seen the best of England in yesteryears believe this performance was something special. Such
a professional attitude and well execution of plan can only be credited to Andy Flower-Andrew Strauss duo who took the charge 18 months back. However, the job is not done, as they say, it never ends till the fat lady sings.
With all this happy camp of joyful bunch of guys, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 is in rebel. England is doing well, commanding the situation. Australia need to do what they have been doing over the years, that is to pull up their socks and hit back hard.
Situation in Australia’s camp looks adverse. They are having a selection headache ahead of the third Test, their batsmen are not scoring enough runs and there is little bench strength. There are question marks over every department. However, the bottom line
stays simple and clear, Australia need to perform in the next three matches.
The jokes are spreading that the 41-year-old legend, Shane Warne might come back to save Australia to save the Ashes for this year. Local newspapers are further joking that if Warne is coming back then Bob Simpson and Lillee should start hoping for a call
too.
Former English cricketer http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Geoffrey-Boycott-c58776 slammed Australian batsman Mike Hussey and Michael Clarke. He said the batsman need to play with discipline in order to save a Test match, rather than hooking or pulling a short ball like Hussey did on the last day.
He also gave example of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clarke-c51120 that he was excessively aggressive in the given situation, especially against Swann.
Whole burden at the moment is on Ricky Ponting’s shoulders. His palms look sweaty, arms are heavy, and knees weak after a drought of runs. He fears 3rd Ashes loss might lead to his sacking.
Not only his personal form is giving him a headache but the injury to Simon Katich, lack of performance of his bowlers and continuous failure of the middle order is multiplying his problems manifolds.
The Australian captain said, "It probably looks as if we are going to have to be at our absolute best if we are going to work our way back into the series.” He further added, "The challenges are there, the pressure is on the players just to make sure we
give it our best shot for the next three weeks."
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