We’ll go for the win in Melbourne: Strauss
England Captain Andrew Strauss has said that England will go all out for a win in the Melbourne Test.
England’s demoralising 267-run defeat in Perth has left the visitors with some very deep scars. Australia completely dominated the English batting in the third Test, and did not allow their batsmen to post huge totals in their innings. It was a moment of
relief for Australia, as they were under immense pressure to perform in the series, and a loss would have ended their hopes of regaining the Ashes.
The Australian bowlers put up a great fight in Perth, as they were rewarded for some persistent bowling. England on the other hand have not lost hope, and have labeled the Perth Test as a mere hiccup. England has dominated most of the 2010 Ashes series,
and has certainly played more consistent cricket than http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746. In the Perth Test England’s batting let them down, as most of their batsmen found it difficult to play the Australian bowlers in seaming conditions.
The England skipper was of the view that the last two Tests of any series are the main factor in deciding who comes out on top eventually. The last two matches hold great importance in a series, especially when the series is tied, as even one bad session
could win or lose the series for any side. Given that the series is delicately poised at 1-1, the Melbourne Test could well prove to be the series decider.
Andrew Strauss said that England will try to go for a win in Melbourne. England are not taking the fourth Test lightly, and are determined to avenge their defeat in Perth. The England players are also fired up for the Melbourne Test, and are certainly raring
to deliver their best in Melbourne. The factor that goes in England’s favor is the fact that they have played more consistent cricket in the series, and can take a lot of motivation from the first two Test matches. The Adelaide Test was a perfect example of
England’s consistency and professionalism, as all their players delivered an all round performance in the Adelaide Test.
Andrew Strauss further said that most of the English players are in good form, and they must use their form to deliver in the most crucial parts of the series. He also said that the players must work together to bring the best out the best in the team in
Melbourne and Sydney.
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