We gave India a run for their money in England this Summer. India beat Australia Down Under earlier this year. There is nothing like The Ashes for getting us fans excited about the Cricket to come. It is superb that it is going ahead. Front page of The Times today was Joe Root up against Pat Cummins. No Archer, no Stone. A shame. But Ben Stokes will be there. Hooray.

It is a simple format England. Enjoy it from the word go. What a fantastic country – enjoy it. Take 20 wickets, and post 500. There, job done. 😉

Hoping Mo Bobat has done all that is needed. There will be some kind of bubble fatigue. There is no doubt of that. Keep drinking the Pickle juice to avoid the cramp! With all the Strength and Conditioning Advisors and Nutritionists at hand you’d think the team are well prepped. Here is to Brisbane.