4th Ashes Test...

So, we lost the 4th Test.

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Is that the end of Australian cricket? I doubt it. Is it the end of our Ashes campaign? 5 days is a long time in cricket, and Australia knows how to win, so i wouldn't be writing them off. Do we deserve to win? Sadly, no. Australia's aging test side has played as bad or worse than every team that has visited our shores in a good 8 years. And England have played well. No, superbly.

Now, i'm half English, so i hope i'm not thought of as being un-Australian. But the Poms have been playing so well i'm ashamed to say i have been almost barracking for them. Especially when i look at Australians whinging. Still, if nothing else this amazing competition has had me hooked from day one, test one. It's such a cliche, but i'll say it anyway: It's just so good for cricket.

I'm hooked again, just like i was as a kid. And this time to real cricket. Not the limited overs stuff, where it's all about winning and getting the most points. (Points for losing, but not losing by lots. Grrrrrr!) Test cricket. The only game played over such a long time. Where weather is the real 12th man for any side that needs her. Where the simple fact that you are hitting the ball lots changes the game. Such an amazing concept.

So, it's time for the 5th and Final Ashes test. In 2 weeks we may be knocked off our pedestal of the unbeatable test team. Bring it on.

At least Warnie will be having fun...