The Ashes... All hype??

[monotonetuba]

oh..................you mean like england's rugby world cup win in autralia not so long ago!!!!!!!

[John]

Is the Ashes hyped up? Well it depends where your coming from.
It is the most important cricket event in England since 1999 World Cup. It is the best England side since a very long time. This England side would of been clear favourites against the vast majority of Aussie sides.
For me what has taken a bit of the edge off it is to do with my personal analysis. I always thought the problem was the English bowling attack I didn't think it was quiet up to it. The one day series has confirmed this. So I am anticpating a little bit less, but still look very much forward to it.

[Beny]

Originally Posted by monotonetuba 54611

oh..................you mean like england's rugby world cup win in autralia not so long ago!!!!!!!

You mean the first major trophy England had won for 30 years or something?

[Occasional Fan]

Thirty years? So these Ashes that you keep on about are not a major trophy all of a sudden?

[Beny]

No OF. Winning the Ashes is not like winning the world cup. It's traditional but it dosent nessicerily mean you're any good.

[Occasional Fan]

Well, that's a new one, Beny! I'm off. See you in three weeks.

[greg]

Originally Posted by Leafy Seadragon

I think in all likelihood the Aussies would be favourites to defend the Ashes in Australia, even with a team weakened from now. I supect that, failing an upset this time round, the English best bet is 2009 on home turf again.

Would depend on whether Warne and McGrath were still going i think.I'd really fancy us if either were missing.