Tales from Down Under...

The battle for the ashes is one of the most eagerly awaited sporting events of this year. As the battle is edging nearer, there is so much of buzz around.
"Jones surprise recall!!"
"Marcus Trescothic's sad departure from Australia, probably even from cricket!!"
"Monty Panesar being called a stupid Indian by some weird spectator, who probably left his brains back home!!"

This seems to be the only challenge that the English Cricket Team fights to WIN. I personally don't think that the English team can create an impact during the World Cup, but this Ashes series they might be able to dent the Aussie psyche....

Maybe enough that allows the other teams a chance for the Glorious World Cup.

I sincerely hope that Flintoff and his gang beat the crap out of the haughty Aussies!
And that's my heart speaking... My mind, for obvious reason, doesn't think that the Aussies cannot be beaten in their backyard.

P.S> A sampler of how mighty the Kangaroos think they are:
"We've got Stuart MacGill sitting in the dressing-room, so if all else fails we just bring him and Warnie out and I'm sure the Pommies ... they'll all be going home with depression."
Tact and sympathy from Jeff Thomson