How do you feel?

Jace11 · 12-09-2005, 05:26 PM

Wow, what an amazing summer. Brilliant! We won back the Ashes, Pietersen smashed the Aussie bowlers around during the afternoon and took the match and the Ashes away from them, but it could still have been different.

When Bell came in I was as certain as anyone can be that he'd go for a duck... He just looks petrified under pressure. And then the wobbles set in. Just like at Trent Bridge the tension was there (I felt it), all results were still possible and the Aussies had momentum. Step forward KP. I was discussing with someone about the two new England middle order batsmen. Bell I hear is technically sound but obviously young and prone to pressure (0 & 0 this match) but KP swaggers with confidence in all situations, and money can't buy that. After a few narrow escapes which were difficult catches, he battered the Australians and calmed the nerves of England supporters. With Collingwood and Giles he found steady partners who progressed slowely while he raced to 158 on the biggest stage he has ever played.

I felt after the tight, tense matches of the previous weeks, if England were to win the Ashes, they had to put the Aussies out of the frame once and for all. I felt KP decided he was not going to let Trent Bridge, Old Trafford or Edgbaston style tension get into the equation.

At the end it was a strange finish and as a fan, I clamoured for a defining moment of victory, but bad light and a bit of farce left me feeling a little deflated...

However when Vaughan lifted the trophy in the evening gloom, I felt it was there. We won! We beat the invincible foe.

But, underneath that elation lay something else...

Sadness...

This is the end of a great summer, maybe the greatest summer of test cricket..

I saw most of it and know what I saw, I'll remember for a long time.

Part of me wishes we could play these Aussies once a fortnight. I like watching them as much as England. They are brilliant cricketers and great competitors. I think I am addicted to the tension and nervous energy these matches induce...

In a strange way I enjoy the contest more than the result...?? Does that make me a cricket fan?

Richie Benaud is leaving too, a changing of the guard... I grew up listening to him...

How do you feel now it's all over...

simmy · 12-09-2005, 05:33 PM

Relieved... and excited!

Australia were just so damn arrogant coming over here with their 5-0 predictions and utter rubbish about mentral degradation and all that other crap.

England have beaten them... without Harmison firing (someone that before this series everyone was counting on) and also with Bell's poor form they were playing without a number 4 batsman!

Incredible show of guts and determination and I certainly feel that the most confident and determined side one the series and will continue to win series all over the world.

Warne in my opinion is the greatest competitor, in any sport, that has ever lived and at times he was a one man team!

Langeveldt · 12-09-2005, 05:43 PM

Ecstatic that I've been privelaged enough to see the best series of all time.. Brilliant cricket for the neutral..

Warne is the third best cricketer ever to have lived, behind Bradman and Sobers

cameeel · 12-09-2005, 05:44 PM

Devestated

simmy · 12-09-2005, 05:48 PM

EVERYONE READ THIS: http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/engva...ry/218989.html

This is why I am so happy!

aussie · 12-09-2005, 05:54 PM

pretty devasted to see Australia loose, but happy to see England come on so well...

Pedro Delgado · 12-09-2005, 06:11 PM

Play them every two weeks?? You're kidding me. My nerves are shot man. No, every two years is fine, thank'ee.

As to how I feel well, I started seriously watching in '89 when Border's team thrashed us, and it's been downhill since, so I am elated to say the least. Sad too though, that the summer is over, that I'll never see TGM and tgm play here again, but all good things must come to an end, and with death comes rebirth, maybe in the form of Fred, who may be the next legend.

cricket player · 12-09-2005, 07:27 PM

I want some one to eat the australian team a life.

Mr Mxyzptlk · 12-09-2005, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jace11

After a few narrow escapes which were difficult catches

Eh? Hayden's perhaps, but Warne's was a straightforward slip catch. A mediocre slip fielder would be disappointed to have dropped it, let alone Shane Warne.

Mr Mxyzptlk · 12-09-2005, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cricket player

I want some one to eat the australian team a live.

Eh?

cricket player · 12-09-2005, 07:48 PM

sorry i was meant to say a life rather then alive.

Slats4ever · 12-09-2005, 07:52 PM

top series of cricket.

Very close to pick a winner but with God Smiling on England they came out on top. They also proved that they are definately the world's number 2 and more than worthy rivals for Australia. World cricket has now changed. Australia has lost some of it's talent and England has gained a whole heap.

There is still however I fear a major gap between 2 and 3 in the world but and if we can only fix this problem up then we will see more series like this.

Mr Mxyzptlk · 12-09-2005, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cricket player

I want some one to eat the australian team a life.

Eh?

Simon · 12-09-2005, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cameeel

Devestated

my feelings exactly...

mavric41 · 12-09-2005, 08:42 PM

Gutted for losing but giving no excuses and no regrets for England having their time in the sun.

Enjoy it while it lasts.

We'll come back bigger, stronger and much hungrier!!

12-09-2005, 05:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jace11 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Somewhere Else Posts: 32	How do you feel? Wow, what an amazing summer. Brilliant! We won back the Ashes, Pietersen smashed the Aussie bowlers around during the afternoon and took the match and the Ashes away from them, but it could still have been different. When Bell came in I was as certain as anyone can be that he'd go for a duck... He just looks petrified under pressure. And then the wobbles set in. Just like at Trent Bridge the tension was there (I felt it), all results were still possible and the Aussies had momentum. Step forward KP. I was discussing with someone about the two new England middle order batsmen. Bell I hear is technically sound but obviously young and prone to pressure (0 & 0 this match) but KP swaggers with confidence in all situations, and money can't buy that. After a few narrow escapes which were difficult catches, he battered the Australians and calmed the nerves of England supporters. With Collingwood and Giles he found steady partners who progressed slowely while he raced to 158 on the biggest stage he has ever played. I felt after the tight, tense matches of the previous weeks, if England were to win the Ashes, they had to put the Aussies out of the frame once and for all. I felt KP decided he was not going to let Trent Bridge, Old Trafford or Edgbaston style tension get into the equation. At the end it was a strange finish and as a fan, I clamoured for a defining moment of victory, but bad light and a bit of farce left me feeling a little deflated... However when Vaughan lifted the trophy in the evening gloom, I felt it was there. We won! We beat the invincible foe. But, underneath that elation lay something else... Sadness... This is the end of a great summer, maybe the greatest summer of test cricket.. I saw most of it and know what I saw, I'll remember for a long time. Part of me wishes we could play these Aussies once a fortnight. I like watching them as much as England. They are brilliant cricketers and great competitors. I think I am addicted to the tension and nervous energy these matches induce... In a strange way I enjoy the contest more than the result...?? Does that make me a cricket fan? Richie Benaud is leaving too, a changing of the guard... I grew up listening to him... How do you feel now it's all over...

12-09-2005, 05:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
cameeel International Captain Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 6,902	Devestated __________________ Proud Member of the Melbourne Demons ,'97,'98,'99,'05-'13 Supporter of Melbourne Demons FC, Aston Villa FC, and the Flyers "This tournament is a joke. Grass is for cows, I'm never coming back." - Marat Safin

12-09-2005, 06:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Pedro Delgado International Debutant Join Date: May 2004 Location: Derby, England. Posts: 2,939	Play them every two weeks?? You're kidding me. My nerves are shot man. No, every two years is fine, thank'ee. As to how I feel well, I started seriously watching in '89 when Border's team thrashed us, and it's been downhill since, so I am elated to say the least. Sad too though, that the summer is over, that I'll never see TGM and tgm play here again, but all good things must come to an end, and with death comes rebirth, maybe in the form of Fred, who may be the next legend. __________________ Member of the Rosalie Birch Appreciation Society (RBAS) Member of CVAAS - go Joe You're a ghost la la la la la la la la laaa You're a ghost la la la la la la la la laaa I'm the church and I've come To claim you with my iron drum la la la la la la la la la la The wolves are running..

12-09-2005, 07:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
cricket player International Debutant Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: usa Posts: 2,308	I want some one to eat the australian team a life. __________________ Bob is very insane stay away from him FAVOURITE UNDER 19 CRICKETER JP McNamara AKA ORTHODOX Last edited by cricket player; 12-09-2005 at 07:49 PM.

12-09-2005, 07:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
Slats4ever International Vice-Captain Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Warwickshire HQ Posts: 4,294	top series of cricket. Very close to pick a winner but with God Smiling on England they came out on top. They also proved that they are definately the world's number 2 and more than worthy rivals for Australia. World cricket has now changed. Australia has lost some of it's talent and England has gained a whole heap. There is still however I fear a major gap between 2 and 3 in the world but and if we can only fix this problem up then we will see more series like this. __________________ WCC - Manager of Warwickshire

12-09-2005, 05:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
simmy International Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kent, England Posts: 3,039	Relieved... and excited! Australia were just so damn arrogant coming over here with their 5-0 predictions and utter rubbish about mentral degradation and all that other crap. England have beaten them... without Harmison firing (someone that before this series everyone was counting on) and also with Bell's poor form they were playing without a number 4 batsman! Incredible show of guts and determination and I certainly feel that the most confident and determined side one the series and will continue to win series all over the world. Warne in my opinion is the greatest competitor, in any sport, that has ever lived and at times he was a one man team!

12-09-2005, 05:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
simmy International Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kent, England Posts: 3,039	EVERYONE READ THIS: http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/engva...ry/218989.html This is why I am so happy!

12-09-2005, 05:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
aussie Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cricket Posts: 16,845	pretty devasted to see Australia loose, but happy to see England come on so well...

12-09-2005, 07:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
cricket player International Debutant Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: usa Posts: 2,308	sorry i was meant to say a life rather then alive.

12-09-2005, 08:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
mavric41 State Vice-Captain Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,081	Gutted for losing but giving no excuses and no regrets for England having their time in the sun. Enjoy it while it lasts. We'll come back bigger, stronger and much hungrier!! __________________ Only two states to be in - Queensland and drunk.

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