Fire from The Ashes Series ready to ignite
The most happening encounter in the longest format of the game since 2005 is just around the corner. The Ashes Cricket series between the two rival nations of England and Australia will commence on the 25th of this month.
As the tournament of the year is approaching, a close look at the performance of both the teams in comparative capacity is also in place by the concerned analysts.
Predictions have also started to set in regarding the fate of the series but the reality will soon be unleashed. Individual performances might have a deciding impact in any other ordinary game but here the stakes are rather different. The performance as
a “unit” is vital to lift up spirits and ensure victory for the camp.
It is fascinating when one witnesses the charm in the game which we happen to know as a Test match in the cricketing world and that too when the all famous Ashes series is nearby.
In normal conditions when the venue is supposed to be in the subcontinent and Middle East, the turn out of the spectators and the interest in the game is conventionally low and that too for obvious reasons. The temperament of the spectators in these regions
does not suit the specifications of Test cricket. Whereas if the place Is http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 or England, cricket seems to take a revolutionary turn in terms of the fan base for the game.
Moreover, if the series is that of the Ashes, then the battle seems to be amongst every individual in the two nations. This time around Brisbane, Australia will be the battle ground where the initial encounter will mark the opening of the nerve racking series
of 2010.
All eyes are set towards some of the outstanding players in both teams that have added to the heat. And the season of cricket in Australia seems to be a promising one in terms of entertainment and sportsmanship. The likes of Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss
have already issued a warning message for the Australians by scoring centuries in the warm up matches.
It has to be said that the Australians seem to be on the back foot in terms of preparation and the pressure is on them this time to regain the pride of the Ashes claimed by England in the last massive encounter.
Nonetheless players like Ben Hilfenhaus have illustrated that the morale is still very much alive and the dangerous swing at the defining time of the match is his attribute in the deciding version of the game.
His series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 at Mohali recently has shown his potential to swing the balance to his side. Especially after the departure of Jason Gillespie in 2006, the gap has been filled by Hilfenhaus with his decisive bowling
and “tactful” swing at the appropriate time which is the key. There is absolutely no doubt that he is going to be the upfront weapon Ponting is expected to use against England.
The series becomes a stiff task for Australia to conquer when the performance of team England is analyzed at a glance. After a storming summer with Pakistan and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747, back to back wins have added strength to England’s morale and they are in Australia
with serious intentions to keep the momentum going.
Their bowling artillery in the form of Graeme Swann and James Anderson along with the shining all rounder Stuart Broad is reflecting a unit, which is concrete and air tight when it comes to winning matches for the team.
The batting is also equal to the task with Jonathan Trott and Eoin Morgan as the stars of the series against Pakistan. And let’s not forget Kevin Pietersen, who is eager to show the selectors his form. So this leaves no doubt that the sides are equally balanced
and consequently the encounters will be thrilling and nail biting which will raise the stakes even more.
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