Cricket Update: Ashes 2010- England closes in to retain the Urn
The English team outclassed the Australians once again on the field, sensing victory around the corner. The Test being played at the MCG seems to be the “decider” one that will seal the fate of the series. Tim Bresnan allowed the English team to eye victory
on the fourth day of the fourth test at the MCG. If the England team is able to finish off things early tomorrow, which they can by all means, it would imply that the Australian team will lose the Urn under the leadership of Ricky Ponting for the third time.
Only four wickets are left for the Aussies to defend, and for the English team to grab, in order to secure the series win.
The news from the Australian team management is that Ryan Harris will probably not be able to bat tomorrow, following an injury to the left ankle in the form of a stressed fracture, making the job for the visitors easier. This means that in reality, England
will have to dismiss three of the remaining players in the Australian batting line up to retain the symbol of glory.
Bresnan ran through the Australian ranks, denting the hosts with some outclass bowling. The three soundest batsmen of the Australian squad were sent packing by the right arm medium paced bowler. He dismissed Shane http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Watson-c96326 on 54, through an lbw decision. The
skipper, Ricky Ponting fell next, clean bowled smartly by Bresnan. Michael Hussey was the third victim claimed by Bresnan, denting the Australian batting line up permanently.
After the English put up 513 runs on the board, the Australians needed someone to steer them for a respectable response. However, the resistance from the hosts so far did not prove to be fruitful, even in the second innings. This has paved way for the visitors
to dominate the confused Australian side.
The expectations from Bresnan paid off when he led the bowling attack in style. James Anderson and Chris Tremlett followed the tidy bowling pattern, and supported Bresnan throughout. Swann also joined in the wickets taking party and registered his name on
the list of wicket takers. Overall, England dominated every department of the game so far, disturbing the Aussies and making them frustrated. It seems that the Urn will be retained tomorrow, by the side who continues to perform extravagant, and that is none
other than team England.
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