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Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Hate to Rain on England's Parade 

But, aren't they getting just a little bit carried away?

It's not like they are the first team to ever beat Australia. In fact the amazing thing is that they have been shit for so bloody long.

They have twice the population, invented the game and have more players to choose from and a large and professional county competition.

oh and the small matter of having home field advantage.

Significant Moments in Australian Cricket in the last 2 decades

Australia routs England 4-0 in a 6 test series in 1989 to claim the Ashes

New Zealand defeats Australia by 9 wickets in a one off test to take the Ashes (we wish) in 1990.

West Indies defeats Australia 2-1 in the Carribean in 1991

Australia draws test series v New Zealand 1-1 in 1993

West Indies beats Australia 2-1 in Australia in 1992/93

Pakistan beats Australia 1-0 in Pakistan in 1994

India beats Australia in one off test in India in 1996

and then India beats Australia 2-1 in that legendary test series a few years ago.

England bitch slaps Australia 2-1 in England to take back the Ashes.

So four countries beat Australia in test series (I include us naturally out of blind patriotism) between England losing the Ashes and winning them again. West indies, New Zealand, Pakistan and India. South Africa managed to draw one or two (more than England achieved I might add).

I have to admit it though, England were very impressive (fucking awesome might be a better description). Their batsmen smacked the Aussies all over the place and their bowlers were aggressive and intimidating. Be interesting to see how they fair next time out in Aussie. Expect HUUUGGEE crowds downunder.

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