This is a minor update and premature gloat on developments in the current Ashes series in England. The Third Test was a pretty tame draw , due mostly to English wet weather (which doesn't seem to have changed all that much afterall). Michael Clarke did score a classy second innings century to make the game safe for Australia, but it will otherwise be a forgotten match. The Fourth Test at Headingly in Yorkshire resulted in Australia inflicting a crushing innings defeat on England . There have been two main reactions from the English: Firstly, the fickle and superficial British press have suddenly and savagely turned on their own. Their batsmen are now apparently too fragile for Test cricket and their bowlers inept under pressure. Yeah, I know, it's a return to situation normal for the English press, and we are reminded yet again that they know not the meaning of steadfastness, nor dignity under fire; but how quick was that? Secondly, there is the betrayed hero: Freddy Flintoff. ...
Stirring grist, grizzle and gore to flavour the stew.