Hidden Ashes

watson · 01-01-2013, 01:01 AM

Discovered these superb videos of the 2005 Ashes series while recovering on the sofa this afternoon;

Ashes 2005 - HIDDEN ASHES - First Test - Lord's - YouTube

Ashes 2005 - HIDDEN ASHES - Second Test - Edgbaston - YouTube

Ashes 2005 - HIDDEN ASHES - Third Test - Old Trafford - YouTube

Ashes 2005 - HIDDEN ASHES - Fourth Test - Trent Bridge - YouTube

Ashes 2005 - HIDDEN ASHES - Fifth Test - The Oval - YouTube

Here's some random thoughts after watching all 5 Tests;

We all remember the bowling of Flintoff, but Simon Jones was an unsung hero who set-up the series victory for England. If his knees didn't cave-in then his career would have been as successful as Waqar Younis. He really was that good.

Australia relied too much on Glenn McGrath to get them out-of-gaol; and when he wasn't around because of an ankle injury - lost.

Ashley Giles was an ordinary player but had a great temperment that enabled him to score vital runs under pressure and chip in with timely wickets.

Matt Hoggard was a great swing bowler on English pitches.

Ricky Ponting had a habit of making bad decisions at key moments that cost.

Adam Gilchrist having a dismal series with the bat was a major contributing factor to Australia losing.

Brett Lee was probably a better bowler, better batsman, and more valuable player than we give him credit for.

Warne was as good a show-man on the field as he was a spin bowler.

In effect, England won the series with only 10 players because Bell's contribution was relatively nothing.

Both batting line-ups were eratic and inconsistent but individual English batsman managed to score big when it really mattered.

robelinda · 01-01-2013, 01:16 AM

Here's my thoughts on the 2005 Ashes - oh wait i cant be stuffed typing 5832 swear words.

Burgey · 01-01-2013, 01:17 AM

Jones could never have lasted once the ICC rightly clamped down on the overuse of sub fielders for bowlers who had a six over spell and needed to pop off the field for a drink, a towel down, some coaching tips and a packet of Murray Mints.

Spikey · 01-01-2013, 01:41 AM

shoulda played macgill in the 5th test

rebell yell · 18-01-2013, 03:23 AM

Posting my first comment since my last visit! "You last visited: 14-04-2007 at 02:37 AM"

Simon Jones was probably the best bowler after Warne and Flintoff in the series. Had expected great things from him. Unfortunately, his body did not hold up! Hope he ends his career brightly at Glamorgan.

Warne was chosen as a better cpt ahead of Ponting by the viewers back then.
Flintoff and Warne lead the charge | Cricket Features | Global | ESPN Cricinfo

Brad Hodge should have come in at some point in the series. Perhaps for Katich (248 runs at an avg of 27.55 in 9 innings) OR Martyn (178 runs at an avg of 19.77 in 9 innings)

Graham Thorpe should have not been forced to retire and should have played ahead of Ian Bell or even Collingwood in the one match he played.

Trescothick was very consistent but is not given the credit as much as he deserves for the series win.

Also do watch another documentary "Ashes Fever" which is also on youtube! Its good!

01-01-2013, 01:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
watson International Debutant Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,686	Hidden Ashes Discovered these superb videos of the 2005 Ashes series while recovering on the sofa this afternoon; Ashes 2005 - HIDDEN ASHES - First Test - Lord's - YouTube Ashes 2005 - HIDDEN ASHES - Second Test - Edgbaston - YouTube Ashes 2005 - HIDDEN ASHES - Third Test - Old Trafford - YouTube Ashes 2005 - HIDDEN ASHES - Fourth Test - Trent Bridge - YouTube Ashes 2005 - HIDDEN ASHES - Fifth Test - The Oval - YouTube Here's some random thoughts after watching all 5 Tests; We all remember the bowling of Flintoff, but Simon Jones was an unsung hero who set-up the series victory for England. If his knees didn't cave-in then his career would have been as successful as Waqar Younis. He really was that good. Australia relied too much on Glenn McGrath to get them out-of-gaol; and when he wasn't around because of an ankle injury - lost. Ashley Giles was an ordinary player but had a great temperment that enabled him to score vital runs under pressure and chip in with timely wickets. Matt Hoggard was a great swing bowler on English pitches. Ricky Ponting had a habit of making bad decisions at key moments that cost. Adam Gilchrist having a dismal series with the bat was a major contributing factor to Australia losing. Brett Lee was probably a better bowler, better batsman, and more valuable player than we give him credit for. Warne was as good a show-man on the field as he was a spin bowler. In effect, England won the series with only 10 players because Bell's contribution was relatively nothing. Both batting line-ups were eratic and inconsistent but individual English batsman managed to score big when it really mattered. __________________ 1945-1977 ATG Draft: Desmond Haynes - Roy Fredericks - Rohan Kanhai - Neil Harvey - Clive Lloyd - Asif Iqbal - John Waite - Ray Lindwall - Garth McKenzie - John Snow - Derek Underwood ATG XI: Jack Hobbs - Len Hutton - Don Bradman - Brian Lara - Graham Pollock - Gary Sobers - Alan Knott - Malcolm Marshall - Shane Warne - Dennis Lillee- Sydney Barnes Last edited by watson; 01-01-2013 at 01:19 AM.

01-01-2013, 01:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
robelinda International Vice-Captain Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: at home Posts: 4,049	Here's my thoughts on the 2005 Ashes - oh wait i cant be stuffed typing 5832 swear words. __________________ My Youtube cricket channels, thousands of gold old videos http://www.youtube.com/user/robelinda2 http://www.youtube.com/user/robelinda

01-01-2013, 01:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Burgey Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Castle Posts: 35,145	Jones could never have lasted once the ICC rightly clamped down on the overuse of sub fielders for bowlers who had a six over spell and needed to pop off the field for a drink, a towel down, some coaching tips and a packet of Murray Mints. __________________ WWCC - Loyaulte Mi Lie "People make me happy.. not places.. people" "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." - Samuel Johnson "Oh my God, there's a castle! A castle!"

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18-01-2013, 03:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
rebell yell Cricket Spectator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Home Posts: 1	Posting my first comment since my last visit! "You last visited: 14-04-2007 at 02:37 AM" Simon Jones was probably the best bowler after Warne and Flintoff in the series. Had expected great things from him. Unfortunately, his body did not hold up! Hope he ends his career brightly at Glamorgan. Warne was chosen as a better cpt ahead of Ponting by the viewers back then. Flintoff and Warne lead the charge \| Cricket Features \| Global \| ESPN Cricinfo Brad Hodge should have come in at some point in the series. Perhaps for Katich (248 runs at an avg of 27.55 in 9 innings) OR Martyn (178 runs at an avg of 19.77 in 9 innings) Graham Thorpe should have not been forced to retire and should have played ahead of Ian Bell or even Collingwood in the one match he played. Trescothick was very consistent but is not given the credit as much as he deserves for the series win. Also do watch another documentary "Ashes Fever" which is also on youtube! Its good!

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