Story Ashes 2005

[The Champ]

Press Report Prior to Departure:


Ricky Ponting Sounded confident about his teams chances of deending the title this Ashes against England in their own backyard.

On the press conferernce made by Australa cricket board prior to the teams departure to England. Ponting's talk is summarized below

" Ya we r definitely confident that we will retain the Ashes and this English is certainly the best that I have seen, we r really hoping this time around this will be a great series, on teams constituent i am happy that we have a balanced side and our seames r all fit and raring to go."

 

[jazz]

this is probably the best presentation in the story sections, keep it up

whe do tou plan to start the ashes

 

[The Champ]

Live Coverage on Sky Sports and Channel Nine.


Well both Sky Sports and Channel Nine are the only source to view the Ashes Premiere this time with Channel Nine covering Australia, and Sub Continent.

Sky Sports has the largest bid for the series and they cover the event and is shown Live on almost all other cricket Playing nations.

Sky Sports are also showing this Ashes Live in Planetcricket as well.

 

[The Champ]

Well Sky Sports have annouced their Commentators for this Ashes and they Include Ian Botham, David Gower,Naser Hussian,Bob Willis.


An Australian as also been included to represent Channel nine in Sky and it is none other than former AUS Captain Mark Taylor.

 

[The Champ]

whe do tou plan to start the ashes

soon buddy, first the first class matches with a bit shortened and then natwest and then finally the test matches

 

[The Champ]

Venues for the Ashes:

First Test Match at Lords: July 21-25


Second Test match at Edbagston: Aug 04-08


Third Test at Manchester: Aug 11-15


Fourth Test at Trentbridge: Aug 25-29


Fifth Test at The Oval: Sep 8-12

 

[jonah]

Look at all those grey skies...it can only be in England

 

[indiancricketer]

Great start man to your Story Enjoying the Pre game Show

 

[Dhoni]

Brilliant start to your story... man really I have to say, this is the best story thread I have seen so far. Keep it up!!!

 

[The Champ]

Officials for the Ashes:

Match Refree for the Ashes : Ranjan Madugalle, Sri Lanka


Match Refree for the Natwest Series: Roshan Mahanama, Sri Lanka



Rudi Koertzan and Alem Daar of SA and Pak respectively for the opening two test matches

Full name Rudolf Eric Koertzen
Born March 26, 1949, Knysna, Cape Province
Current age 56 years 54 days



Full name Aleem Sarwar Dar
Born June 6, 1968, Jhang, Punjab
Current age 36 years 347 days
Major teams Allied Bank, Gujranwala Cricket Association, Lahore, Railways (Pakistan)
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Legbreak
Other Umpire





Billy Bowden and Steve Bucknor of NZ and WI respectively for the third and fourth test.

Full name Brent Fraser Bowden
Born April 11, 1963, Henderson, Auckland
Current age 42 years 38 days
Other Umpire



Full name Stephen Anthony Bucknor
Born May 31, 1946, Montego Bay, St James, Jamaica
Current age 58 years 353 days
Other Umpire

Billy Bowden and Rudi Koertzen of NZ and SA respectively for the final test at the oval

 

[gold639]

LOL @ that pic of Billy Bowden

 

[a47]

hi champ !!
just waiting for yet another cracker of a story to start man!!
all the best pal!!
thanks.

 

[boss]

Hi buddy!, grt start to the season mate!, exceptional presentation!, really exciting..., Grt Buddy...

Boss

 

[barmyarmy]

Fantastic build up. Making me want the real thing even more...

 

[The Champ]

Australian Squad Leaves for England:


Well the Australian squad left for England this morning and will Land on Lords and have some practice there before they begin their tour with a warm match .

Here u see Ponting and Gilchrist before the departure in a relaxed manner.