August 2009 - England Cricket

Live Ashes Blog: The first day of the final Test with Ed Hawkins

Ed Hawkins / 20 August 2009 / Leave a comment

It's squeaky bum time for England with nothing less than a win acceptable if they are to retain the Ashes. Ed Hawkins is on hand to lead us through the action and spot the betting opportunities. Email him at hawkeyeview@hotmail.co.uk...Read more »

Ashes Betting: Four key moments so far

Paul Moon / 19 August 2009 / Leave a comment

On the eve of the decisive final Test, Paul Moon looks back at four key moments responsible for the Series being drawn at this moment in time....Read more »

Ashes Fifth Test Betting: England set to burn if they lose a crucial toss

Ed Hawkins / 18 August 2009 / Leave a comment

Ed Hawkins reckons the home side's hopes of regaining the urn will go up in smoke if Australia bat first at the Oval in the fifth Test...Read more »

Ashes 2009 Betting: Can Monty defy Warne's wisdom to prove he's not yesterday's man?

Ralph Ellis / 18 August 2009 / Leave a comment

Cometh the hour, cometh Monty? Could be, says Ralph Ellis as he puts the case for the Northants spinner's inclusion in the fifth Test......Read more »

Ashes 2009 Betting: England gamble on Trott

Maxliu / 16 August 2009 / Leave a comment

England will go into Thursday's crucial Ashes decider with an uncapped batsman at number four after selectors put their faith in Jonathan Trott......Read more »

Ashes Odds: Australia favourites to retain the urn after crushing win

Joe Dyer / 09 August 2009 / Leave a comment

England lose advantage following innings defeat at Headingley as dominant tourists pull themselves back into series....Read more »

Live Ashes Blogging: Day three at Headingley with Ed Hawkins

Ed Hawkins / 09 August 2009 / Leave a comment

Oh dear. A very sorry England have already given up the fourth Test with nothing but pride to play for this morning. Ed Hawkins talks you through the action and any betting opportunities there may be......Read more »

Live Ashes Blogging: Day two at Headingley with Ed Hawkins

Ed Hawkins / 08 August 2009 / Leave a comment

Can England redeem themselves after an awful first day in Yorkshire? Ed Hawkins will keep you in touch whether good or bad. Email him at hawkeyeview@hotmail.co.uk...Read more »

Live Ashes Blogging; Headingley Day One

Ed Hawkins / 07 August 2009 / Leave a comment

Flintoff out, Harmison in, Clarke plays, Haddin has recovered, Hauritz dropped and Prior is in then out, then in. And all that's before a ball has been bowled. We're likely to get a full five days' play so who better...Read more »

Ashes Fourth Test Betting: The myth of 'fortress' Headingley

Ed Hawkins / 05 August 2009 / Leave a comment

Ed Hawkins analyses the markets and suggests the Leeds venue could hinder England's chances of securing the urn with a Test to spare...Read more »

Ashes Betting: Lucky England?

Andrew Hughes / 05 August 2009 / Leave a comment

With tension building in the battle for the Ashes, Andrew Hughes asks whether the home side have benefitted from more than their share of good fortuneRead more »

Ashes Betting: Ricky Ponting, a modern great

Andrew Hughes / 04 August 2009 / Leave a comment

A pantomime villain in some parts of the world, Ricky Ponting is one of the greatest batsmen the game has known. Andrew Hughes assesses his legacy.Read more »

Live Ashes Blogging: England v Australia Day Five

Ed Hawkins / 03 August 2009 / Leave a comment

The weather is fair, Andrew Flintoff is fired up and England believe a win is firmly in their sights.Test cricket is never that simple but whatever happens, we've got a cracking day of action on our hands. To talk us...Read more »

Live Ashes Blogging: England v Australia Day Four

Ed Hawkins / 02 August 2009 / Leave a comment

Yesterday was a frustrating day for all with no play due to rain but things look brighter today and England coach Andy Flower still believes England can win this Test. Reporting on all the action through mouthfuls of scones and...Read more »

Live Ashes Blogging: England v Australia Day Three

Ed Hawkins / 01 August 2009 / Leave a comment

Graham Onions and James Anderson tore through Australia's batting line-up yesterday to put England in a strong position. There are some concerns about the weather at Edgbaston but there's plenty of cricket left yet. Ed Hawkins talks us through...Read more »