England selectors have lost the plot
Before the one-day series started, I had high hopes that England would do well in the World Cup — and might even win the thing. After the Sydney Test, we all thought they were in magnificent shape. They were confident, focused and well organised.
Post Ashes, England are in great shape to dominate the game in all formats
For the first time in the modern era, England are in a position to establish a dynasty of Ashes dominance.
England must sort out batting flaws in order to bounce back against Australia in Ashes series
If the Australians have any brains they should try to produce a bouncy pitch in Melbourne for the Boxing Day Test.
GB’s Ashes thoughts – 3rd test
Each day’s play reviewed by Geoff Boycott…
Beating England in third Ashes Test with spin is a risk, but Australia must gamble in Perth
Modern-day teams are frightened to death of playing five batsmen and five bowlers but Australia have to take the risk because they need to win two out of three Tests to regain the Ashes.
Stuart Broad’s replacement must be the best wicket-taking bowler … and that is Chris Tremlett
England can lose this series only if they bat badly and suddenly become ill-disciplined or play flashy, chancy shots.
Flat, lifeless pitches will hurt Australia more than England during Ashes 2010
I have never seen a Brisbane pitch as dead as the one that saw 624 runs scored for two wickets by both teams in the first Test.
Michael Clarke is not a Twenty20 player
In his regular CricInfo ‘Bowl at Boycs’ feature, Geoffrey Boycott discusses England’s change in fortune, what makes Pietersen click and more…
Lady Luck has helped Andrew Strauss and England in South Africa
Richie Benaud used to say that, as a captain, it’s better to be lucky than good. His line came back to me this week, because even Andrew Strauss would have to admit that the gods have smiled on England so far in this series.
Haddin and Johnson should have been banned
In his regular CricInfo ‘Bowl at Boycs’ feature, Geoff Boycott discusses why England and South Africa need to take risks, and Ntini’s legacy…
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