An England victory at Lord’s – especially over Australia – is about as common as a force of giant flying squid terrorising the California coast http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/jul/17/giant-squid-attack-san-diego-divers. But when both happen in the same week, you know you are living in fairly special times.
And with a perfect sense of timing, it was Freddie Flintfoff who inspired [...]
July 20, 2009
Ashes update, second Test, final day: History made thanks to Flintoff and the flying fish
July 20, 2009
Ashes update, second Test, final day preview: England’s doubts are creeping in again
It’s self doubt time again. Andrew Strauss somewhat gave the game away with his spontaneous huddle shortly before the new ball was taken. It might have looked business-like and determined but I think Australia will have taken a lot of comfort from it.
What England may have taken comfort from is Australia’s desire to come off [...]
