Spare a thought…

In the build up to the most eagerly anticipated test in living memory there has been much speculation as to what might determine the result….

Would England continue to attack?
Would Collingwood or Anderson
replace Jones?
Will McGrath play? Is he fully fit?
Would Ponting’s luck turn with the toss?What will the weather do?

It turns out that England’s chances of regaining the Ashes rests much closer to home.

It would appear that every time I decide to leave the front room Australia take a wicket. Warne may well have taken 4 wickets already, but I haven’t seen any of them! As long as I stay put, on the couch, in front of the TV, then England’s hopes remain! Maternity leave has rarely entailed such onerous responsibility!

So spare a thought... for me, a prisoner in my own front room!

[NB: Food parcels will be gratefully received]