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Old Jun 22, 2016, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by awkwardlyyours View Post
Can I just say that the fact that it's the Ashes explains everything? It defies any and all categorization -- calling it test cricket would somehow be making it mundane?

And, for what it's worth, I always rooted for England (somehow hating Australia's prowess was the thing to do!).

Yayy! Yes, test cricket is the absolute best.

Btw, I don't know if you remember / watched the old BBC series, Bodyline? I was rather obsessed with it (and thought Don Bradman was the hottest thing since sliced bread)!
I have seen bodyline! Not the first time round but it was on BBC iPlayer classics at one point I think. I think Windies and S Africa still get fairly decent crowds, but in Asia all the money is in limited overs so there's the draw. I do hope the novelty wears off though, because test cricket is far better!
Thanks for this!
awkwardlyyours