The Ashes is over 2 months away, there is an ICC tournament before that, and Australia are engaged in an ODI series in KL as we speak - but England and Aus cannot wait for the Ashes to start. Nothing else matters to England - though Australia seem to care that little bit more about the World Cup. ICC Champions Trophy - what's that now?
The Internet is buzzing with stuff re: the Ashes - yesterday England announced its team (on the anniversary of last year's fantastic series win at the Oval). I personally cannot wait for the Ashes - it will be terrific to watch, if England turn up fit and fine. English pundits are a bit worried - Boycott does not rate England's chances that highly, Mike Selvey is worried that England are carrying far too many players recovering from injury (why is that such an English trait?) - but the best writing on the Ashes this year will be from Tim de Lisle, who will be blogging on Cricinfo. I love his writing, and the blog format will encourage him to be more opinionated and incisive. Good fun, all of this!
I hope Australia stack up their online presence soon - Ian Chappell blogging will be great to read, as long as he does not mention Dougie Walters! Ian Healy can be counted upon to be to the point, and Mr. Steve Waugh must please get his hands dirty on the Internet.
My early prediction - Aus win this 3-1. All other caveats and disclaimers and what-ifs will come later.
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