It will be terrible to lose the Ashes at home: Shane Watson
Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has said that the Ashes loss at home will be a terrible feeling for the Kangaroos.
He said that their emotions would be shattered if they lose the series, or even level it.
Australia have not lost a Test series against England at home since 1986-87. On the other hand, this is England’s biggest chance to win a Test series Downunder in 24 years.
After conclusion of Day 3 of the Melbourne Test, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 hasn't lost the Ashes in 24 years.”
Australia are in dire straits in the ongoing fourth Test match at Melbourne Cricket Ground. In the first innings, the home team capitulated for 98 runs. In response, the visitors mustered a massive first innings total of 513 runs, taking a significant lead
of 415 runs. In the second outing, the hosts are in a spot of bother, stuttering at 169 runs for the loss of 6 wickets after 3 days of play.
England need just four wickets to win the Melbourne Test and retain the coveted Urn. They will go 2-1 up in the series with only one match to go.
Shane Watson has fared well with the bat as an opener throughout the series. In the second innings of this match, Watson struck a defiant half-century in order to boost the morale of his team. However, his contribution was not enough as the other top order
batsmen failed and the hosts found themselves trailing by 246 runs with four wickets to play.
Watson added, “The most important thing is winning that urn back. Obviously we will do everything we can to restore pride and draw the series, but the most important thing was winning that little urn and we haven't been able to do it.”
Meanwhile, Australia’s vulnerable batting line-up remains a concern when they take on England bowlers in New Year’s Test at Sydney Cricket Ground.
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