What are you doing today?
I'll be following the cricket. Thank god I'm not in a 9-to-5er at the moment. I don't think I could stand having to (pretend to) concentrate on work while this amazing series draws (hopefully) to its conclusion.
In yesterday's post I mentioned that I wouldn't be surprised if Australia lost a few quick wickets. I take that back. I was surprised, especially when they lost eight. Nevertheless, and needless to say (but I'm going to) I'm feeling like a bit of smart arse today. Of course, the selection of an extra batsman now looks like a good one. So on that score, I was wrong. England were lucky though, to have bowled with frequent interruptions which meant the bowlers didn't get too tired. And then there was Flintoff. At the beginning of the series I wouldn't have had him in my Rest of the World side for the forthcoming Super Series Test. Now, his would be one of the first names on the list. Pretty good, isn't he?
So, what's in store today? Mmm... the way this series has gone so far, odds must be short on England leaving Australia a total of 230 to chase in 30 overs. Spare us. Please. A lot depends on Trescothick and Thorpe.... wishful thinking... I mean Vaughan. They are our best two players of Warne. If one of them goes early, then our callow middle order will be exposed. Confidence in Bell is low. Pietersen, however, actually seems to perform better when the pressure is on, and when people are doubting him, as they seem to be starting to, so perhaps he will take it away from Australia once and for all. Go on KP, ya big freaky haired bastard, smash a ton.
In yesterday's post I mentioned that I wouldn't be surprised if Australia lost a few quick wickets. I take that back. I was surprised, especially when they lost eight. Nevertheless, and needless to say (but I'm going to) I'm feeling like a bit of smart arse today. Of course, the selection of an extra batsman now looks like a good one. So on that score, I was wrong. England were lucky though, to have bowled with frequent interruptions which meant the bowlers didn't get too tired. And then there was Flintoff. At the beginning of the series I wouldn't have had him in my Rest of the World side for the forthcoming Super Series Test. Now, his would be one of the first names on the list. Pretty good, isn't he?
So, what's in store today? Mmm... the way this series has gone so far, odds must be short on England leaving Australia a total of 230 to chase in 30 overs. Spare us. Please. A lot depends on Trescothick and Thorpe.... wishful thinking... I mean Vaughan. They are our best two players of Warne. If one of them goes early, then our callow middle order will be exposed. Confidence in Bell is low. Pietersen, however, actually seems to perform better when the pressure is on, and when people are doubting him, as they seem to be starting to, so perhaps he will take it away from Australia once and for all. Go on KP, ya big freaky haired bastard, smash a ton.
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