[Bob]

Well, well, well… I have always felt England would be tough proposition for Australia in Ashes 2007, and the showing against Pakistan boosts my belief.

 

[Jeremy]

However, they are still unable to drive home the advantage. I wouldn’t have allowed Inzamam to get away with it. England never looked capable of taking 10 wickets in 80 overs.

 

[Mike]

I don’t understand why it is such a surprise that Inzamam took the match away. He is, after all, one of the best batsmen in the world, and such match-saving innings are expected from him.

 

[Tina]

Yes Mike, but the idea would be to get the others out so that Inzamam ran out of partners.

 

[stillbatting]

Andrew Strauss has admitted that it was disappointing that they couldn’t force a draw because the wicket did not break as much as it was expected to, but I think Bob Woolmer about got it right when he said: “The pitch was offering exaggerated bounce, a lot of movement, and the ball spun and bounced. The opportunity was there for England to beat us, and we did well to prevent it.”

 

[bouncer]

Hmmm…so what does this say about England’s Ashes prospects?

 

[Rob]

Bouncer, I think England’s motivation when playing in the Ashes is far more intense. Besides, they are going to face an ageing Australian squad and the results may be quite different.