Ashes 2010/11

[usav]

I just don't understand why people (English people especially) dislike him so - he's an Australian captain

I think you answered your own question there.

[KevinGage]

There was a pre Ashes programme on Sky last night and Ponting looks as concerned an Aussie captain as i have ever seen prior to a series.

Good. The arrogant jug eared little shit.

I just don't understand why people (English people especially) dislike him so - he's an Australian captain who's won nearly everything in his time, is the second highest test run scorer ever, and has the most wins as captain of any test team. He's a phenomenal player and a good captain, by and large. I listen to him speak and don't hear arrogance at all. He's got to be respected. He, and his type, have contributed to what has made the modern Ashes a test series that is definitely worth caring about, because if the opposition is not much cop, what's the fuss about?

He's just very, very easy to dislike. Possibly stems from the time when the Aussies were close to untouchable as he was part of the old guard. But then Warne and Gilchrist were big players for them yet always came across as good guys.

He comes across as a petty little bastard, be that the Gary Pratt run out or badgering the umpire prior at the start of the third day at Edgbaston in 09.

It's one of the great joys in sport to see his world collapse and the pain etched on his little  face. More please.

Great batsman though, one of the alltime best.

[Dave Cooper please]

Ponting?
Fantastic player, great captain, hope the bastard averages 3.05.

[VillaZogmariner]

Good morning from Brisbane people.

It's just gone 7.30am and it's quite cloudy but warm. Forecast here is for it to stay mostly cloudy for the next 5 days and very very little chance of rain.

We did have a bit of a shower yesterday afternoon for about half hour, but nothing major. Should be a good days play and I'm sticking with this being a very good toss to lose (I'd bowl first and I don't think Strauss has the balls to put the Aussies in and Ponting always bats first) and it will be over by Sunday lunch with an England win.

[john e]

Ponting?
Fantastic player, great captain, hope the bastard averages 3.05.

i'd settle for that,
 he's probably the only truly world class player out of either side.
history will treat him well. but i hope the next few weeks will be uncomfortable viewing for him when looks back at it in his retirement

[sheldon nose]

Good morning from Brisbane people.

It's just gone 7.30am and it's quite cloudy but warm. Forecast here is for it to stay mostly cloudy for the next 5 days and very very little chance of rain.

We did have a bit of a shower yesterday afternoon for about half hour, but nothing major. Should be a good days play and I'm sticking with this being a very good toss to lose (I'd bowl first and I don't think Strauss has the balls to put the Aussies in and Ponting always bats first) and it will be over by Sunday lunch with an England win.

jammy fecker wish i was there

[The Man With A Stick]

Have a great time VS, I'm green with envy.

Foaming at the mouth here waiting for it to start.

[VillaZogmariner]

I've been up since about 5am, and am nursing a hangover from hell from the Barmy Army piss up last night.

I'll be wearing the Warwickshire One Day shirt (Dark Blue with Yellow Sleeves for the uneducated) so if you see that in the crowd chances are it's me!

[usav]

I've got a cracking HD stream on t'internet, so I will be watching as much as possible.

[N'Rexy]

Where is the stream from USAV? Thanks.


Very excited and nervous now.  The US is the best place to watch this for time difference.

[usav]

Try this: http://www.vip---tv.com/

[bertlambshank]

Try this: http://www.vip---tv.com/

That is a top feed.

[TheSandman]

Strauss out.

[The Man With A Stick]

FFS!

[usav]

Bloody third ball.  Pillock.