Category Archives: ashes 2009

Ashes Predictions in the Dust

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Krishna

Like Ducking Beamers did, I took a look back at my Ashes predictions. It was not a happy experience as I got most of them wrong. Surprisingly though, I got 4 out of 5 Test results right, the only one … Continue reading →

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Should Hussey Be Retained After His Century?

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Krishna

Everyone is talking about how Michael Hussey, a la Hayden 2005, has saved his career with a century in an Oval Test. And that may very well be the case, as the Australian Board may give him a few more … Continue reading →

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England Win the Ashes

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Krishna

Incredible as the title seems, that is what happened today as England won by 197 runs, after bowling out a sometimes obstinate Australia. A few weeks ago, such a result would have been unthinkable as Australia seemed to have overcome … Continue reading →

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At Least England Won’t Lose 0-5

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Krishna

The first day of this Test was, without any doubt, the worst day of the series for England and it promises to get even worse. Australia seem intent to inflict as much pain on England as possible. And unless England … Continue reading →

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An Anti-Climax

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Krishna

It was never going to be an easy task for England to force a win and so it proved. Australia lost just three wickets all day and did not invite England to bat again. As I mentioned yesterday, Australia’s one … Continue reading →

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What to Look for on Final Day of 3rd Ashes Test

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Krishna

Once again, it feels very strange to see England in the driver’s seat in a Test against Australia. After the Cardiff Test, many people pointed out that England, having been outplayed, had no right to celebrate. But right now, it … Continue reading →

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Get Andrew Strauss Early

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Krishna

If Strauss, who is on 64 not out in the present Test, makes another 36 runs, he would have made 19 centuries against 14 fifties. That would raise his conversion rate to 58%, making Strauss mid-way between Bradman and the … Continue reading →

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Hughes and Hussey

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Krishna

Given Watson’s half-century in the first innings, Hughes may find himself out of the team for a while. And in the whole scheme of things, I don’t think this is a good thing for Australia. First, it is sure to … Continue reading →

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New Faces for the Edgbaston Test

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Krishna

It is funny how cricket turns up the unexpected. Before the Ashes started, you would have been very comfortable laying your money on England worrying about its lineup based on form and Australia doing so on injury. How the tables … Continue reading →

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Flintoff and Swann Clean Up Australia

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Krishna

England must have had a sleepless night yesterday. Imagine losing a Test after setting a target of 522. Andrew Strauss, in particular, must have been re-thinking that declaration over and over again. With most teams, defending 200 more runs with … Continue reading →

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