Boxing Day Ashes Test promises to be a great encounter
The stage is set, the series is tied and everything is at stake. For Australia, it’s a matter of pride and for England, it’s time to regain their lost glory. Yes I am referring to the fourth Test match of the prestigious Ashes series between England and
Australia. The fourth Test, which is dubbed as the most important of the series, is all set to be a cracker. England have to win this match to gain the upper hand, retain the urn and end their dry run in Australia. Australia, on the other hand, would simply
like to win the Ashes back.
This year's Ashes series has been a viewer’s delight and something that we can call a bunch of surprises. From good, classy batting performances to some devastating displays of bowling, the matches till now have been played in great spirit while the umpiring
also has been top notch.
England enter this match as wounded tigers looking for sweet revenge. England’s batting, which was their backbone, collapsed like a pack of cards. The English batsmen are now hopeful to return to form. The big guns in the side are waiting to fire at the
Australian bowling attack. Andrew Strauss, Kevin Petersen, Ian Bell and Alastair Cook have already shown their potential in the series. All these players are capable of taking the match away from the opponents.
England will also be heavily relying on their bowling attack. The English bowling has regularly performed in the series and they hope to do the same in the Boxing Day Test. English spin wizard Graeme Swann, who is having a great series, would like to extend
on his form. Graeme Swann is a bowler who can take wickets on almost every track and he is just doing that in this year's Ashes. After a slump in the third Test, English team is hopeful to come back strong.
The Australian side, on the other hand, is a prime example of synergy. They have come back with a blast and the Australian players are ready to defend their fortress and honor. After the first Test slipped from their clutches and the humiliating defeat in
the second Test, Australia’s come back in the third Test has silenced all the critics and put the spark back in the series.
Australia’s Mr. Reliable Michael Hussey has always come to the rescue of his side. Michael Hussey, who is in top form, is one of the difference makers. He has the ability to score quickly and without taking risks. Still, it is important that the other big
guns like skipper Ricky Ponting a.k.a Punter do perform in the game. Ricky Ponting is having a nightmare as a batsman. He is unable to perform and thus receiving a lot of criticism. It is important for Ponting to rise to the occasion and play on top of his
game.
The Australian bowling is in supreme form. Mitchell Johnson, who was dropped in the second Test due to lack of performance, came back roaring into the game and destroyed England in the first innings. After the Mitchell Johnson storm, the visitors were blown
away by Ryan Harris' hurricane. Ryan Harris and Mitchell Johnson make a deadly combination and they brought the English side down in the third Test. Peter Siddle, who got a hat-trick in the first Test, is also one of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746’s trump cards.
So, the game promises to be a nail bitter with lots of ups and downs. May the best team during the five days win. Action thus ignites the Boxing Day.
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