Over-weight, Under-run

[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

Yes indeed, a magnificent win to Hoggard at the Bullring. But you'll need more than one good bowler to beat the Aussies, even at home. England have been fairly impressive in South Africa, but watching the Aussies thrash Pakistan and West Indies over here at the moment, I have to wonder how good your boys will be during the coming Ashes tour. Watching Gilchrist, Langer, Ponting, Clarke, McGrath, Gillespie, Warne at al all having magnificent seasons at the mo, I have to say you'll be sorely tested come July. But at least you have some youth on your side. Without the albatrosses around their necks from previous series, your young blokes may play to their full potential and have some good sessions. But win an Ashes test match? I'd like to see what odds are on offer...

Dem's fighting words of course. Prove me wrong by all means - cricket will be better for it. For the moment though, make the most of the recent wins And find another Hoggard or two...