"There’s nothing wrong with losing. It’s the capitulation that is so embarrassing."
By This is a quote by one Michael F Watts, on the BBC web page, in response to the first innings of the first test match of the 2009 Ashes series. I was going to blog a bit about cricket, English cricket, and the Ashes, but why bother? I’ll leave you with my facebook status from Wednesday, when this test began:
David Brockington notes that England won the toss in the first Test, which means it’s now all downhill.
Which was prescient when one considers that Australia responded to England’s pathetic 435 all out with a massive 674 for 6 declared. England’s best hope is a lot of rain, and soon. A draw is possible, however unlikely.
Each test match can last five days. The Ashes features five tests during the summer. As England lost the 2007-08 series 5-0, it promises to be a long, depressing summer in England. As it usually is a long, depressing summer in England due to the weather, this only makes one reach for a drink first thing in the morning rather than waiting until the socially acceptable (in England) time of noon.
I can’t wait to be back in the PNW for two months, where I’ll watch the Mariners a few times, the Portland Beavers, and even the Eugene Emeralds in their final season at beautiful, old Civic Stadium.
