Australia - Test Cricket Team
It goes without saying that the aussies will push England to the very limits and none more so that Aussie captiain Ricky Ponting, this 34 year old who plays for Tasmania has appeared in 131 test matches and scored 10960 runs for his country against England he has played in 26 test and scored 1978 runs. Michael Clarke another Aussie batsman who plays for New South Wales has managed in 10 tests against England to score 724 runs. opening bat Simon Katich plays for New South Wales he has a wealth of experience has do most of the aussie team in 6 test against England he has scored 263 runs. The two middle order batsmen both play for Western Australia Michael Hussey has played in 34 test while his team mate Marcus North has only played two test matches. Shane Watson is another New South Wales player an allrounder with plenty of experience. Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin plays for Western Australia and has played in 15 test matches.
Aussie Bowlers are Mitchell Johnson a 27 year old fast bowler who plays for Western Australia he's taken 94 wickets oin 21 test matches, Stuart Clark at 33 is getting a bit long in the tooth for a fast bowler he plays his cricket for New South Wales he has taken 90 wickets in a 22 match test cricket career.Peter Siddle a 24 year old fast bowler plays for Victoria, Off Spinner Nathan Hauritz aged 27 like most of the aussie team he plays for New South Wales. Ben Hilfenhaus a 26 year old fast bowler who plays for Tasmania. Michael Clarke (vice-captain) suffering from back problems which could be lucky for England, Xavier Doherty left arm spinner a new member of the squad has only played one day before, Doug Bollinger another left arm seamer had an impressive summer one for the future. Ryan Harris a powerfully built fast bowler, struggling with knee injuries could cause England problems if he keeps fit. New additions to the squad are Michael Beer 26 year old never played in a test before so lots to prove he plays for Western Australia. Steve Smith just 21 years old played in 2 test another youngster Phil Hughes with 7 test under his belt has also been added to the test, meanwhile Marcus North, Xavier Doherty and Doub Bollinger have all been dropped.
Ashes News
England have done the impossible and beaten Australia in the Melbourne Test by an Innings and 157 runs to retain the Ashes, a magnificent display by our boys down under had broken Australian hearts and led to a humiliating defeat for the Aussies. Is this one of the best England Teams ever? all the guys have to do is go on and win the final test of the series in Sydney to be played from the 3rd to 7th January 2011. Australian Captain Ricky Ponting has had to withdraw from the final test due to an injury to his finger, and the Aussies are offering debuts to Usman Khawaja, Michael Beer.
