The Ashes | 2025-26 | 5 tests | Nov 21 to Jan 08 | Discussion Thread

[vvvslaxman]

Just now, Lord said:

 

Head and Smith only danger men

Head is out of form.

[maniac]

1 minute ago, vvvslaxman said:

I don't think  any English player has half decent defensive technique.

Maybe Root and Stokes 

Edited November 21, 2025 by maniac

[vvvslaxman]

Just now, New guy said:

I don't think England have it in them to beat Australia in Australia. It's like Pakistan against India in world cup, no matter what each teams strength is, one team always wins.

But Australia struggled against even Pakistan trundlers in some games.

[New guy]

2 minutes ago, Lord said:

ifs and buts. Aus has been stronger over the years

Yep, Australia thrash england every time easily at home and does well away. In the rare cases england ever wins at home in close contests, it is hyped like no tomorrow.

 

Ashes has been a one sided contest for a long time.

Edited November 21, 2025 by New guy

[putrevus]

How many wickets Starc has so far.

[MK55]

Besides Starc, the trundjers r going at more than 6 rpo n wicketless.

[Lord]

1 minute ago, New guy said:

I don't think England have it in them to beat Australia in Australia. It's like Pakistan against India in world cup, no matter what each teams strength is, one team always wins.

 

yep already 46/3 against an attack missing Hazelwood and Cummins

[vvvslaxman]

Just now, maniac said:

Maybe Root and Stokes 

This is why Alistair cook is a bigger MVP

[Lord]

Just now, putrevus said:

How many wickets Starc has so far.

 

All 3

[putrevus]

Just now, Lord said:

 

All 3

I meant in his career has he crossed 400.

[Manucrick]

Why root play like kela in Australia

[vvvslaxman]

Nitish KUmar reddy batted like a champ last time lol Second highest run getter after Jaiswal. Both toured for the first time.

[New guy]

1 minute ago, vvvslaxman said:

But Australia struggled against even Pakistan trundlers in some games.

And Pakistan lost to prabhakar and Prasad in world cups.

 

It's a psychological thing, England cannot win away in Australia no matter how weak Aussies are.

 

[Lord]

1 minute ago, vvvslaxman said:

Head is out of form.

 

Home pitch. Usually a big match guy too

[vvvslaxman]

Just now, Manucrick said:

Why root play like kela in Australia

Kela at Perth looked way better though. 

[diga]

Early prediction - pope 100 with Eng getting out for 280-odd 

[New guy]

1 minute ago, MK55 said:

Besides Starc, the trundjers r going at more than 6 rpo n wicketless.

Only Boland. Doggets first over was a maiden.

[vvvslaxman]

Just now, Lord said:

 

Home pitch. Usually a big match guy too

This pitch is quick. Archer, Stokes are skillful bowlers.  Not just pace. Wood can unsettle you. Carse and Atkinson have great record already.

[Lord]

Just now, putrevus said:

I meant in his career has he crossed 400.

 

yes just past it 

[MK55]

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