Perth : Preview

With what feels like an eternity since Adelaide, we’re finally going to start playing cricket again. The stakes in this match couldn’t have been more widely attested: England must win to stay in with a chance. A draw here would be sufficient, but a win would do wonders. 2-1 behind with 2 to play doesn’t sound quite so bad. The Ashes could, however, be decided here – if Australia win then they regain the Ashes and the series is a dead badger.
Ahead of the game, the usual PR machines have been working overtime, especially in the England camp. The majority …read more