Sunday, 31 May 2009

The Ashes: 38 days to go

Photo © Patrick Eagar

Catches win matches...

* The Ashes, 2005: Trent Bridge, 4th Test, August 27:
Adam Gilchrist, c Strauss b Flintoff, 27
Australia forced to follow on and England won by 3 wickets. An awesome, wide slip catch by Strauss helped turn the tide England's way, with the series tied at 1-1 after three games. With the final Test drawn, the 4th test was the true decider and Strauss made a great contribution. 

* 38 days to go now to the 2009 Ashes - and only the minor irritation of the 20-20 World Cup to get over in the meantime. Britain, indeed, has got talent.

Partial source: Wikipedia , BBC's excellent odds fluctuation chart