It feels telling the priorities of the ECB that the Test series with Pakistan is relegated to August, with a meaningless series of T20 and 1 day matches against India first up.
This is Martinez, as a point of comparison
Jason Scotland Swansea City2007–08 29
Jason Scotland Swansea City2008–09 24
Romelu Lukaku Everton2013–14 16
Romelu Lukaku Everton2014–15 20
Romelu Lukaku Everton2015–16 25
They'll probably win the 5th test as well, and this can rank alongside the India and Ashes at home as series that should have been won, but let's not throw the playbook out as they're "really" close, especially as we have Pakistan next up, which...
England have got a bit better, they only lost a 450+ run chase by 82 in the last test, I know how bad the test match application has been - but it was not as stated, a thrashing.
Then to bowl out the convicts twice in 2 days, again no matter...
Australia has largely been without 3 of their 4 main bowlers this entire series. That's a series where it was widely acknowledged that the bowlers were strongest in both sides.
This tour will go down as a frustrating failure regardless, but I do see value in not going 20 tests without a win in Oz. That's a lot of failure over a long time by a lot of regimes and it's important to at least get that monkey off the back
Some of you may remember my
previous posts about my husband. Third Christmas without him and my health is in downward spiral. I have so many illnesses including my mental health issues.
I would really struggle without this forum. Hats off to you...
While a lot are in the Christmas spirit its not an easy time of year for many.
Don't be afraid to share here if needed folks. Always someone around for a chat.
I usually just drop in my usual miserable mood and symptoms in here but wanted to say thanks for all the ongoing kind words, it’s amazing how far this forum has come and ensuring we create a positive place.
This one hasn’t really sunk in yet...