Finally, after more than a year of unprecedented anticipation, the talking stops and the cricket begins.
Jonathan Agnew quote If the Aussie public do not get the instant revenge they are desperately seeking here, the spotlight will quickly focus on Glenn McGrath, Justin Langer and others, creating enormous tension within their ranks.
Jonathan Agnew quote With Adelaide bursting at the seams with England supporters - many of whom are on the trip of a lifetime - there will be no shortage of animated encouragement for Andrew Flintoff’s men over the next five days. But the question is whether or not the team can deliver.
Jonathan Agnew quote Harmison looks certain to keep his place because England need a cutting edge to the attack.
Jonathan Agnew quote Horses for courses, and with spin at Adelaide an attacking option, England will be the stronger for it.
Jonathan Agnew quote Flintoff’s men will need to rely much more on simply history repeating itself if they are to win the Ashes this time round [2006]
Jonathan Agnew quote He really is the big, bad wolf, isn't he? Even the three pigs and their brick house would have been blown down with his huffing and puffing! [on Shane Warne]
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