Hi friends, I am a cricket maniac and I am really excited about the forthcoming Test series between the host England and the visitors Australia. They will be seen in action in later half of July for the most prestigious The Ashes Trophy, 2005. England will be playing for glory and Australia will be playing to defend the trophy as they are doing it for the last 9 years. This time English players like Kevin Peterson, Harmison & Andrew Flintoff will be heavy for Australia. Last night I came across a very good site named http://cricket.123india.com from where I got the latest informations about The Ashes Series 2005.Looking towards the past, bowling department of the teams will be the playing factor. Now let?s see which side makes the race.

Thought I would bump this thread as it is now the final test of the series with England leading 2-1. This has turned out to be the most exciting summer of cricket for 20 years, since the Botham test series when England won the ashes. It has captivated the British public, the England football (soccer) team lost last night and now face an uphill task to qualify for the world cup and all over the media this morning was about the final test beginning, no one cared about the football. England are currently 82 for 1 wicket, Trescothick just out. Come on England!!!!

Update, England now 165 for 4 wickets, the Aussies are on top, Shane Warne has taken all four wickets, Flintoff and Strauss now at the crease.