Put life on hold, the Ashes are finally here!

By SamFinn / Roar Rookie

25th November, 2010

It’s hard to believe that, finally, the 2010/11 Ashes series is upon us. After much hype and trash talk from both sides, it’s time to let the leather and the willow do the talking (figuratively, of course).

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There are so many sub-plots to this battle of the giants, and those sub-plots make this series one of the most looked forward to in Ashes history.

Australia’s spin dilemma has been solved for now: no Hauritz, no loss in my opinion. However, it will be very interesting to see how Doherty goes in the intense heat of an ashes battle, but I’m sure he will hold up.

A wildcard is always helpful.

On a lighter note, away from the battleground comes a story of which I proud to tell. You see, my name is Sam Finn, and i am a tall fast bowler with a unique action. Touring for the English this year is Steven Finn, a tall fast bowler with a unique action.

The similarities struck me too, and even though I’m a proud Aussie, Finn will be hoping Finn goes well this series, just for the novelty factor. I often tell my clubmates that I’m not playing this week due to my commitments with the English team.

I’ve been told I need new jokes.

For the record, and to join the thousands of punters around the world, my Ashes predictions are as follows:
– Australia 3-1 England.
– Man of the series: Johnson (20 wickets and 300 runs).
– Clarke won’t play all five Tests, Khawaja will play and made a ton on debut.

I’ve never been a good tipster, but I think at least one of these will happen.