I remember Dravid saying once "We know its not possible to win a test match without getting 20 wickets". Well, the Ricky Ponting XI have burnt that Dravidian theory to ashes (duh! pun very much intended). 551/6 decl. in the first innings and you still lose! How is it possible? Did the English players take performance degrading drugs? Polonium-210? Or was it the potential military coup in *nearby* Fiji? It was just not Freddie that was (flint) off - it was a team effort to snatch a loss from the jaws of a draw. Warne's leg spin sent England in a tailspin. I wouldn't be suprised if the entire English cricket team follow the Trescothick way home and forfeit the Ashes - if this cannot cause stress, I dont know what else can! Freddie and his team dont have to go looking for the Grinch this Christmas. If something Kan Go Roong, it will - atleast for the English cricket team.
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maybe the english team thought that by saving the 4 wickets in the first innings, they could use that when they bat the second time around.
ReplyDeleteand instead of the aussies 'taking 10 wickets', england gave them 4 free of cost without effort in the first innings.
Some British author had said that an Englishman when fooled is like a lamb, but when challenged is like a tiger.
ReplyDeleteIn this case, I think the English either didn't feel challenged and became the "sacrificial lambs" or were challenged but became impotent lions.