Ashes 2009

[MUMBAISKIPPER]

It's the oldest rivalry in cricket..Ashes.Who will Ashes 2009?I am supporting England.

[JayStarz]

I don't see England winning it, apart from good bowling performances probably from Sidebottom.

[MUMBAISKIPPER]

but Australia is not the same as it was in 2005 or 2007.Australia minus warne,McGrath,Gilly,Langer and co. is pretty vulnerable.

[JayStarz]

but Australia is not the same as it was in 2005 or 2007.Australia minus warne' date='McGrath,Gilly,Langer and co. is pretty vulnerable.[/quote'] I suppose, but still its not like England is much of a different team to Australia, they are probably slightly weaker, and Aussie training/preparation is obviously going to be alot. What do you think the starting XI's would be?

[MUMBAISKIPPER]

Jacques Katich Ponting M.Hussey M.Clarke Symonds Haddin Lee Johnson Tait Bollinger substitutes: S.Clark Watson Shaun Marsh David Hussey David Warner C.White

[Guest Gunner]

I am expecting to see the ozzies use their enforcer Mitchell Johnson to break a couple of Englishmen's hands and faces.:--D For the first time in my life and I don't quite know why I have this overwhelming love for the ozzies. The poyz were great champions.

[MUMBAISKIPPER]

Yeah..I admire Australia for it's never say die attitude.But as regards Ashes,I have always supported England. The joy of watching OZs getting thrashed is unmatched.But I hardly experienced any joy except Ashes 2005.

[Sourav Ganguly]

3-1 to the aussies

[Guest Gunner]

Yeah..I admire Australia for it's never say die attitude.But as regards Ashes,I have always supported England. The joy of watching OZs getting thrashed is unmatched.But I hardly experienced any joy except Ashes 2005.

And then the joy of watching the poms and their OTT celebrations are even more cringeworthy. The attitude of the pomz plain sucks.

[Sourav Ganguly]

^^ Yes people like Geraint Jones and Collingwood who played in just one game scoring 17 runs were awarded OBE's. Boycott and others got it at the end of their careers after they had achieved something

[MUMBAISKIPPER]

3-1 to the aussies

2-1 England..if freddie and KP fire.

[hassan_113]

Jacques Katich Ponting M.Hussey M.Clarke Symonds Haddin Lee Johnson Tait Bollinger substitutes: S.Clark Watson Shaun Marsh David Hussey David Warner C.White

Nope, you got it wrong. It is going to be Hughes, Katich, Ponting, Hussey, M.Clarke, Watson, Haddin, Lee, Johnson, Clark, Hauritz. In my opinion, I'd drop Lee and have Siddle. That'd give them 90mph Siddle who's actually good, Johnson left-arm fast, Clark ideal for English conditions, Watson and a spinner, Hauritz. I might even consider Hilfenhaus during series who can swing it.

[Anakin]

I'd like to see England win it, but that's very unlikely unless KP plays really well and then the bowlers do their part.

[MUMBAISKIPPER]

Nope' date=' you got it wrong. It is going to be Hughes, Katich, Ponting, Hussey, M.Clarke, Watson, Haddin, Lee, Johnson, Clark, Hauritz. In my opinion, I'd drop Lee and have Siddle. That'd give them 90mph Siddle who's actually good, Johnson left-arm fast, Clark ideal for English conditions, Watson and a spinner, Hauritz. I might even consider Hilfenhaus during series who can swing it.[/quote'] I will never ever drop Lee.If I have to make a change,I will prefer Siddle over Bollinger....Hauritz and co. will not trouble England at all.

[Sourav Ganguly]

2-1 England..if freddie and KP fire.

2 people do not win u a test series, especially against ur biggest rivals. last time around, they had Simon Jones, Harmison was bowling well, Trescothick, a good leader in Vaughan along with KP and Fred.

[gaurav92]

aussies all the way go punter and maul englishmen in their own backyard :cheer:

[Params7]

I might not watch it...but sure as hell will play it! :P http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/ashescricket2009/index.html?tag=result;title;2

[cowboysfan]

i am predicting a first test loss to the aussies.they might recover later though.

[Guest Gunner]

i am predicting a first test loss to the aussies.they might recover later though.

I am guaranteeing it that the Englishmen are going to get absolutely mauled.

[cowboysfan]

I am guaranteeing it that the Englishmen are going to get absolutely mauled.

first match is in cardiff-if anybody is going to be be mauled then its the aussies.they have been terrible against spin in recent times.