2009 Ashes, 5th Test, Day 1: The most important Test in the history of mankind

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The 4th Test was hailed as the 2009 Ashes decider. Of course it wasn't - it never was going to be barring an English victory. But now, we come to the 5th Test which most definitely is the decider. An Ashes grand final, if you will. But more than that, it's the most important Test in Ricky Ponting's career. At the toss this morning, Andrew Strauss agreed it was also the biggest game of his career (although "probably, definitely" is somewhat damning with faint praise). That is, until the next high pressure game that comes along and everyone begins ratcheting up the hyperbole once again.

What this Test should be is an excellent opportunity for a drinking game. I would suggest rules such as take a sip everytime the commentators use the words Flintoff and talisman/X-factor in the same sentence. A swig everytime the Aussies sledge Trott. A sip whenever the 2005 Ashes are invoked, or empty the glass if it's followed up with the Aussie quest for redemption.

It's tempting from an Aussie point of view to write off the English side after their dismal 5th Test. But this series has seesawed from game to game so there's no telling what might happen. Flintoff will bolster the batting and bowling line-up. Harmison is a wild card - who knows whether he'll fire or not. And its impossible to predict how Trott will handle the step up to Test cricket. All the questions and the series will be resolved in 5 days...

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Posted by JC on Thu 20 Aug

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Anyone else think the pitch is a bit suss? I hope Australia don't collapse like a pack of cards in the last innings. Broad is still there so England could easily pile on 100 runs for the last two wickets like they've done a couple of times now.

Obviously they don't have much faith in Hauritz do they? Ponting should bowl Katich more, especially to the tailenders - I'm sure they would have trouble picking his googly.

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Posted by MT on 2009-08-21 14:09:02

Seems to me the pitch is flat, the last thing England would want. I thought they would've watered it throughout the week, delivering a green seaming pitch which would at least guarantee a result. But with a flat pitch, a draw is most likely in which case Australia retain the Ashes.

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Posted by JC on 2009-08-21 19:50:25

I can't imagine they would have produced a pitch like that if Warne was still in the side though - he sounds like he's dying to get down to the pitch from the commentary box!

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