The Ashes.

[only1billybonds]

Just been announced that Josh Hazlewood will miss the first test due to start in Perth next Friday. This is a big blow to the Australians as they will already be without their captain and no.1 pace bowler Pat Cummins.

Englands preparations for the tour has been questioned by many as they have opted to play no warm up games aside from a one off against the English lions. 

Many are saying that its crucial that we get of to a good start in Perth which basically means we cant afford to lose seeing as the 2nd test in Brisbane is a day/night game ( fucking ridiculous) where the Aussies are strongly fancied.

Looking forward to this now but really unsure of how it will play out, I guess I'd still make them slight favourites due to home advantage. Going to be a few all nighters in the coming weeks for me, let's hope it'll be worth it.

[only1billybonds]

Seems crazy that a batsman of Roots class  has a top score of 89 in 3 test series's over there. Hopefully, that all changes over the next couple of months  

[Eastside surge]

Think this could be the closest series over there for a good long while vital we don’t lose the first test and hopefully Joe root gets some early runs as it’s well documented his average isn’t the best in Australia.

[only1billybonds]

FC

Good news about Wood but he is still a concern. One of those players who you feel is only a couple of overs away from another breakdown, he's going to need to be carefully managed throughout the series. Fingers crossed for him.

[Far Cough UKunt]

Cheers Billy

England fast bowler Mark Wood has been cleared of any concerns over his left hamstring following a scan in Perth.