Monday, August 15, 2005
Punter wins moral victory
Yet more huge excitement at Old Trafford, where the Aussies batted all day to secure a draw in the Third test match with just one wicket intact.
Hero of the day was Ricky Ponting - nicknamed Punter after his obsessive gambling in his youth - who scored over 150 before being out with only four overs remaining.
England bowled well, and kept the pressure on all day, but just couldn't squeeze hard enough at the end.
Talking of punters, I always find it vaguely amusing when spectators who are shown on the big screen turn and point at the screen, no doubt saying "we're on tele!". Why not just wave at the camera? The editor always cuts away if people start to point or do silly thngs, so just wave or smile nicely, then you'll be on TV longer! I know, I've done it!
Another intense, amazing, closely fought test match, with the series still level at 1-1, with just two to play. England need to win the series to regain the Ashes, with their best chance probably coming at The Oval in mid-September; Trent Bridge (venue of the fourth test) usually produces a good batting track, and high scoring draws.
This has been a fabulous series so far, and if the last two tests come close to matching the previous three, this could be classed as one of the best Ashes series of all time. I just won't have many fingernails left by then though!
Hero of the day was Ricky Ponting - nicknamed Punter after his obsessive gambling in his youth - who scored over 150 before being out with only four overs remaining.
England bowled well, and kept the pressure on all day, but just couldn't squeeze hard enough at the end.
Talking of punters, I always find it vaguely amusing when spectators who are shown on the big screen turn and point at the screen, no doubt saying "we're on tele!". Why not just wave at the camera? The editor always cuts away if people start to point or do silly thngs, so just wave or smile nicely, then you'll be on TV longer! I know, I've done it!
Another intense, amazing, closely fought test match, with the series still level at 1-1, with just two to play. England need to win the series to regain the Ashes, with their best chance probably coming at The Oval in mid-September; Trent Bridge (venue of the fourth test) usually produces a good batting track, and high scoring draws.
This has been a fabulous series so far, and if the last two tests come close to matching the previous three, this could be classed as one of the best Ashes series of all time. I just won't have many fingernails left by then though!
