wycombe Posted June 5, 2005 Author Share Posted June 5, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> Australia in England 2005 June 11 v Leicestershire, Leicester 13 Twenty20 International, Rose Bowl 15 v Somerset, Taunton NatWest Series dates July 7 1st NatWest Challenge ODI, Headingley 10 2nd NatWest Challenge ODI, Lord's 12 3rd NatWest Challenge ODI, The Oval 15-17 v Leicestershire, Leicester 21-25 1st Test, Lord's 30-1 Aug v Worcestershire, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire or Northants, TBC August 4-8 2nd Test, Edgbaston 11-15 3rd Test, Old Trafford 18 v Scotland, Grange 20-21 v Northants or Middlesex, TBC 25-29 4th Test, Trent Bridge September 3-4 v Essex, Chelmsford 8-12 5th Test, The Oval </div></BLOCKQUOTE> <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> Australia land for marathon tour Ponting has the utmost respect for this England team Australia landed in England in the early hours of Sunday morning confident the tour schedule would aid their chances of retaining the Ashes. The Aussies, looking for a ninth straight Test series win over England, play their first warm-up game against a PCA Masters XI at Arundel on Thursday. The 15-week tour also takes in two one-day tournaments ahead of the Ashes. "It'll work well for us and we'll have lots of cricket under our belt once the Tests come around," Ricky Ponting said. "We're not just here to prepare for the Test series because we have the one-day series to play first and that's our main focus right now." Australia have not played competitive cricket since the fifth Test against New Zealand in late-March. "It's an advantage for us the way the summer has panned out and us having a long break before we came here," Australia skipper Ponting added. This England side have certainly achieved a lot of great things over the past year or so Ricky Ponting NatWest Series fixtures "We have 10 one-dayers before the first Test and England will be at the end of a summer of cricket, which is probably a good time to be playing them." But Ponting believes this Ashes series could be the most competitive since England last won back in 1986-7. "We're all looking forward to it tremendously," he admitted Ponting. "It's been built up big time already and coupling that with a seven-week break the guys have had, they're all very keen to get over here and get things started. "The Ashes is always a big tour for us and this one is going to be a bit more special considering it's going to be number one against number two in the world. Australia will be hoping for a big series from rising star Clarke "You would think this would be the most competitive of the recent Ashes series. We've always looked forward to and cherished Ashes battles in the past. "England have always had very good teams coming up against us over the last 20 years, but this side have certainly achieved a lot of great things over the past year or so. "Their Test record speaks for itself and you don't get to the number two ranked team in the world without achieving a lot and they've certainly done that. "We've got some homework to do over the next couple of weeks before the start of the Test series but hopefully we can start spot on." Australia and England are clear favourites to reach the final of the NatWest Series, which also involves Bangladesh. And the World Cup holders plan to set the record straight after losing to England in the semi-finals of last year's Champions Trophy. Ponting insists his side will play hard but fair and any 'sledging' will not go beyond the spirit of the game. "We are more than happy to be talking to opposition players in the field so long as it is not personal or abusive. "A lot of the talk that goes on out on the field can sometimes be misinterpreted as the harsher type words and that's not always the way it is. "We've drawn our own line in the sand and we have said that we are not going to overstep that mark and in the last couple of years we have been very good at that," he said. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> here we go mates, basically what we've been waiting for. COME ONE ENGLAND Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wycombe Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Australia in England 2005 June 11 v Leicestershire, Leicester 13 Twenty20 International, Rose Bowl 15 v Somerset, Taunton NatWest Series dates July 7 1st NatWest Challenge ODI, Headingley 10 2nd NatWest Challenge ODI, Lord's 12 3rd NatWest Challenge ODI, The Oval 15-17 v Leicestershire, Leicester 21-25 1st Test, Lord's 30-1 Aug v Worcestershire, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire or Northants, TBC August 4-8 2nd Test, Edgbaston 11-15 3rd Test, Old Trafford 18 v Scotland, Grange 20-21 v Northants or Middlesex, TBC 25-29 4th Test, Trent Bridge September 3-4 v Essex, Chelmsford 8-12 5th Test, The Oval Australia land for marathon tour Ponting has the utmost respect for this England team Australia landed in England in the early hours of Sunday morning confident the tour schedule would aid their chances of retaining the Ashes. The Aussies, looking for a ninth straight Test series win over England, play their first warm-up game against a PCA Masters XI at Arundel on Thursday. The 15-week tour also takes in two one-day tournaments ahead of the Ashes. "It'll work well for us and we'll have lots of cricket under our belt once the Tests come around," Ricky Ponting said. "We're not just here to prepare for the Test series because we have the one-day series to play first and that's our main focus right now." Australia have not played competitive cricket since the fifth Test against New Zealand in late-March. "It's an advantage for us the way the summer has panned out and us having a long break before we came here," Australia skipper Ponting added. This England side have certainly achieved a lot of great things over the past year or so Ricky Ponting NatWest Series fixtures "We have 10 one-dayers before the first Test and England will be at the end of a summer of cricket, which is probably a good time to be playing them." But Ponting believes this Ashes series could be the most competitive since England last won back in 1986-7. "We're all looking forward to it tremendously," he admitted Ponting. "It's been built up big time already and coupling that with a seven-week break the guys have had, they're all very keen to get over here and get things started. "The Ashes is always a big tour for us and this one is going to be a bit more special considering it's going to be number one against number two in the world. Australia will be hoping for a big series from rising star Clarke "You would think this would be the most competitive of the recent Ashes series. We've always looked forward to and cherished Ashes battles in the past. "England have always had very good teams coming up against us over the last 20 years, but this side have certainly achieved a lot of great things over the past year or so. "Their Test record speaks for itself and you don't get to the number two ranked team in the world without achieving a lot and they've certainly done that. "We've got some homework to do over the next couple of weeks before the start of the Test series but hopefully we can start spot on." Australia and England are clear favourites to reach the final of the NatWest Series, which also involves Bangladesh. And the World Cup holders plan to set the record straight after losing to England in the semi-finals of last year's Champions Trophy. Ponting insists his side will play hard but fair and any 'sledging' will not go beyond the spirit of the game. "We are more than happy to be talking to opposition players in the field so long as it is not personal or abusive. "A lot of the talk that goes on out on the field can sometimes be misinterpreted as the harsher type words and that's not always the way it is. "We've drawn our own line in the sand and we have said that we are not going to overstep that mark and in the last couple of years we have been very good at that," he said. here we go mates, basically what we've been waiting for. COME ONE ENGLAND Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottager Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 *explodes* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 it's weeks away yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottager Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Rob1981: it's weeks away yet </div></BLOCKQUOTE> 9 days to be precise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wycombe Posted June 5, 2005 Author Share Posted June 5, 2005 20/20 match in 8 days Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorg Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 This is going to be huge this summer, Big Brother can f*ck off because cricket is the main event!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottager Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 wow, that wasn't precise at all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericcantona7 Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 mon the Freddie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Tiger Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Odds on a England white wash? Easeh Easeh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Wicom: 20/20 match in 8 days </div></BLOCKQUOTE> but it's only the tests that matter, and they don't start until the end of July this is worse than my worst ever England thread for keenness Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazup Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Lions tour & ashes cums Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Okwaeze Otusi Posted June 5, 2005 SI Staff Share Posted June 5, 2005 C'MON ENGLAND!! Lets ram a ashes victory up the cocky aussie arses!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wycombe Posted June 5, 2005 Author Share Posted June 5, 2005 Australia are in the country so i don't think its overly keen at all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottager Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 *compares Warne to Giles* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengedragon Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 very very excited cmon ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exchampionsfan Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Top Tiger: Odds on a England white wash? Easeh Easeh. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Die Easy chant die Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKKJ Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Really is going to be a great series! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Harper Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 The anticipation is so highfor this Ashes series for a change because for a long while, England will actually put up a very hard fight. We'll lose 3-1 or something, but all the tests will be very close Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyCoconut Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 I'm so excited. Also quite nervous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBlood Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 I think this is the 4th ashes thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottager Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 but with wicom at the head, it'll be the one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Tiger Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by exchampionsfan: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Top Tiger: Odds on a England white wash? Easeh Easeh. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Die Easy chant die </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Youuuuuuuuuu shautttttttt up. Must be used if we beat the Aussie's surely. Back for one time only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dine Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by LazyCoconut: I'm so excited. Also quite nervous. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> whs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazpac Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Does anyone else think that Thorpe should be dropped, making way for Kevin P or Robert Key? Im in too minds, Thorpes been one of my favourite batman and I was disapointed when he withdrew from the team couple of years ago. But if's not going to be avaiable for England maybe we should give the spot to someone who will be around for the next few years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Harper Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 No, Thorpe is what we will need to hold down our innings if we start to crumble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wycombe Posted June 5, 2005 Author Share Posted June 5, 2005 Thorpe blatantly needs to play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dine Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Drop Thorpe? Are you on drugs man? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bacon Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Come on England, although cant see us doing anything and getting beat as per usual against the Aussies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Rockstar Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 You cant drop Thorpe, the team should remain as it is with Giles coming in for Batty obv. MON TEH 'LAND Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_imps Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Gah. Just realised that I'm in Italy for the Edgebaston and Old Trafford tests and at Leeds festival the weekend of the Trent Bridge test. If anyone wants to correct me on the dates of the leeds festival you're welcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Rockstar Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ericcantona7: mon the <STRIKE>Freddie</STRIKE>Jimmeh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Shut up Eric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Harper Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Rocky Rockstar: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ericcantona7: mon the <STRIKE>Freddie</STRIKE>Jimmeh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Shut up Eric </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Jimmeh won't be in the team hopefully Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Rockstar Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 If he is im supporting the Aussies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exchampionsfan Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Top Tiger: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by exchampionsfan: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Top Tiger: Odds on a England white wash? Easeh Easeh. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Die Easy chant die </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Youuuuuuuuuu shautttttttt up. Must be used if we beat the Aussie's surely. Back for one time only. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> It's cringeworthiness is beyond belief. Any Ashes win would be ruined by anyone 'singing' that chant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottager Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Rocky Rockstar: If he is im supporting the Aussies </div></BLOCKQUOTE> you don't joke about that sort of thing. ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Harper Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Top Tiger: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by exchampionsfan: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Top Tiger: Odds on a England white wash? Easeh Easeh. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Die Easy chant die </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Youuuuuuuuuu shautttttttt up. Must be used if we beat the Aussie's surely. Back for one time only. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> It wont be used then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Top Tiger: Odds on a England white wash? Easeh Easeh. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> 125/1 for England 5-0 15/1 for Australia 5-0 That's with WillHill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bacon Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Whitewash all depends on the weather forcast. Which being an English summer = rain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zvonimir Boban Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Rocky Rockstar: If he is im supporting the Aussies </div></BLOCKQUOTE> What he said but with both Jimmeh and Kevin Pietersen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_imps Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by exchampionsfan: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Top Tiger: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by exchampionsfan: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Top Tiger: Odds on a England white wash? Easeh Easeh. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Die Easy chant die </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Youuuuuuuuuu shautttttttt up. Must be used if we beat the Aussie's surely. Back for one time only. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> It's cringeworthiness is beyond belief. Any Ashes win would be ruined by anyone 'singing' that chant. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> ANY win is runied by that chant tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebs Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 basically mates, i'm seeing lashings on friday and australia on saturday? :*) could you get a better two day combination than that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zvonimir Boban Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Heard Afridi might be playing for Lashings if he can get there from the Caribbean in time, might go watch it if it's true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wycombe Posted June 5, 2005 Author Share Posted June 5, 2005 basically i hate lashings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanman007 Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Is anyone going to the first Test, day 1 at Lords? I'm holidaying with family around mid-July and wanted to go but there was no way I could afford 220 quid for a ticket, I would have loved to go, but alas no.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermolt Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 I am really, really looking forward to this one - having a Pommy dad, I've had bragging rights since..ooh...well, ever since I started caring about cricket. I'm looking forward to ribbing him about a 3 wicket win a lot more than when I've ribbed him about an innings win. If that makes any sense. Late nights with bourbon and coke cans, Doritos and the cricket \o/ COME ONE TEH AUSSIES Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermolt Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Oh, and Tanman, my mate is over as well for the first day of the Lords Test, he spent about 900 AUD (a fortnight's pay) on a ticket Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanman007 Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 900 AUD? I could get a ticket off the net for $600 AUD. It is a once in a lifetime so if you got the dough like your mate did, then lucky him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanman007 Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Also on the late nights with Doritos and Coke, although I prefer a imported beer , or Johny Walker to bourbon, hate the stuff. Don't know why so many aussies love Jim Bean and cougar... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebs Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Wicom: basically i hate lashings </div></BLOCKQUOTE> basically youre sick with jealousy though? tbh chris cairns, afridi, hershelle gibbs, andre nel? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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