England squad much in Ashes business
One thing is for sure as far as the selection of the latest English Cricket squad is concerned that they are much in business in terms of the Ashes. Inclusion of the absolutely suitable and in-form players has indeed made the upcoming competition interesting
to the maximum limit.
And one should not forget that this is the battle of the fittest and will not spare the weakest. The comparisons of the teams can be misleading at times but the warm up matches have for sure sent out the signals quite clear for everyone.
The encounter which is still underway between England and Australia A has indicated that the fire is still burning and the Ashes are still pretty hot as an aftermath. Ian Bell’s 192 have turned all the attention to team England and the mesmerizing form that
they are in.
Intentions are crystal clear that the room for error is absolutely zero and whoever falls will be forced to stay down. That is why next Thursday has been rated as “the crucial Thursday” because the first day of the Test match will be of extreme significance
for both the sides in terms of domination.
Not only this but also the talent of Paul Collingwood and Cook has added to the glory of the ongoing encounter with Australia A. Collingwood’s 89 and Cook’s 60 were of considerable magnitude in posting the total of 523 for the rival team to chase. On the
other hand, it is also clear that the two players namely http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Usman-Khawaja-c2729 and Callum Ferguson on which the Australian selectors were banking have failed the hopes critically.
With Callum scoring only 10 and Usman dismissed for a golden duck, it will be a matter of astonishment if they are retained in the squad as a substitute for Michael Hussey. This failure has added to the already under prepared Australia and this time according
to some analysts, England will take away the pride once more from the kangaroos.
The question in terms of the inclusion of the “perfect” spin attack for Australia has also haunted many. The performance of Steve O’Keefe has certainly shown promising future but still agony exists. Nathan Hauritz is a point of concern that should he be
named in the playing team or not for the first Test match next Thursday? The form of the Australian batsmen has been the burning issue as well. Especially the recent display from Ricky Ponting is pointing out that if situation does not satisfy the selectors
and the fans at home, the future will certainly be bleak for the legend batsman.
So, now the toughness of the former champions in the world of cricket will be tested on field and failure to impress will only add to the pressure and the humiliation, the last thing http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 would want. The pathetic Twenty20 and OneDay series against Srilanka
in terms of results has already dented the confidence of the Australian team and the selectors. What they require desperately is a comeback and that too through this Ashes series if they want to enter the upcoming World Cup on a high.
On the flip side of the coin, the English are well aware of the pressure that encompasses the Australians at the moment. In fact, they want to further make things difficult for their rivals so that a comeback cannot be staged at all. The in-form team who
has had a blasting and storming summer with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 in all three versions of the game are extremely fired up to take the challenge in a different country.
Although, the luxuries of being at the home ground will not be an associate for team England this time but this has not worried the side much and they are in continual of the form from where they left in the first place. This indeed is one of the crucial
opportunities that England has to double up the pride with almost everything in their favor this time as per the status quo.
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