it is unusual for our players to struggle for three or four on the trot ...

i think i missed something here. the aussies are now down 2-1 in the ashes? england could win for the first time in forever? what the f? i can't keep track of this f'ing sport, but it is damned exciting. i hope that reknowned aussie spin bowler shande warne's words can fire up his squad. i also love the nose block. cricket has everything. after i post this i am going to look for some west indies cricket gear on the web. work is slow today.



Shane Warne believes it will take all of Australia's experience and character to turn it around in the final Ashes Test at The Oval against England.

Australia have not lost an Ashes series since 1989 but are 2-1 down with one to play, which starts on 8 September.

The 35-year-old spinner, writing in The Times newspaper, said: "Too many of our guys are underperforming.

"It'll be a case of going back to basics and getting those right. I'm backing them to come good."

After winning the first Test at Lord's, Australia were beaten by England at Edgbaston and Trent Bridge, defeats Warne blamed on the tourist's inconsistency both with bat and ball.