Ashes - England to win series 4-1?
826345
Good to see there are some real optimists in the world!\n\nI hope you're right though
1108044
England will win by 2 to 1, (I hope). Now that Australia are out of the World Cup, I think I will support England as it is like my second home and one of my sons lives there!
966650
The last time England won the Ashes series i Australia was the 1986-87 series.  Australian Team was captained  by A.R. Border and England Team was captained by M.W. Gatting.  First  and fourth tests were won byEngland, 2nd and third were drawn and the fifth and final test was won by Australia.  England won that series by 2-1.\n\nAfter that series, England never won Ashes series till 2005
388260
YES. CHANCES ARE THERE.\nOR IT WILL BE 1-1.\nNO INDIAN SERIES WIN EXPECTED AT A MUSLIM NATION.
234645
Depends.  What I feel England lack is a world class spin bowler.  If the wickets are such that out seam/swing attck is favoured I would give us a very good chance against anyone.  If the wicket turns sharply later and doesn't offer much to the quicks early then we will struggle.
580595
At this stage, it appears that it will be a very close contest, however, there are a few factors on which it will hinge.\n\n1) Australia have a home advantage, which few teams have been able to overcome for many years now.\n\n2) Visiting team bowlers often get injured in Australia and this can seriously detract from a team. Last Summer, South Africa lost Mkhaya Ntini and Andre Nel in Australia. The last time England visited, they lost Simon Jones. They will need all their bowlers, as the Australian bowling conditions require more work from a bowler than the English conditions.\n\n3) Australia have regained the services of bowling coach Troy Cooley, who assisted the English bowlers with their reverse swing in England, which baffled the Australian batsmen. This may assist the Australian bowlers.\n\n4) Australia's batting lineup is far from dependable, with certain players ready for the old age home. Damian Martyn should not be there. He struggled against England and has been poor in the field for some time. He will struggle again, waste another batting spot in the team, and then probablly be dropped for good after the Ashes. Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer are on their last feet, although Hayden should last out the Ashes well. Perhaps Phil Jacques could fill an openers position and Brad Hodge (averaging 57 at test level) should replace the undependable Martyn. Expect big things from Ponting and Hussey who may at times have to carry the innings.\n\n5) Australia's bowling lineup is going through a shaky time, with little stability. It fluctuates between McGrath, Lee, Bracken, Clarke, Kasprowitz, Gillespie, Warne and McGill. If McGrath is fit, expect him to play. Even if he does not take wickets, he is very economical and puts pressure on the batsmen to score. He is also a psychological bonus to the team, especially the younger bowlers, and he ensures the opposition batsmen are on their toes. Brett Lee will have to mature and stop thinking he can run in and take wickets by just bowling fast. He will have to use his head and variate his deliveries. Then his speed can be a big bonus. Clarke is untested at home and against the old foe. Bracken, too, has little experience against an England side, but may be attractive with England having numerous left handed batsmen. Kasprowitz has slowed a bit, yet bowls with all his heart as does Gillespie, who was innefective against England in England. Warne is reliable as ever, taking 40 wickets in England. Don't expect that many in Australia, as the pitches aren't as inviting as in England. McGill is also a dependable option, but more than likely will be kept until the Sydney test, where he will partner Warne and as usual, take more wickets than Warne. If Australia plays either Shane Watson or Shaun Tait, consider the Ashes England's.\n\n6) England currently has a few key players injured. It will be interesting to see how they perform upon their return.\n\n7) It will also be interesting to see if England Coach Duncan Fletcher continues with his "win at all cost" attitude and is allowed to bring bowlers in for a massage and rest during the innings, as he did during the last series.
967382
I think that West Indies is playing really good right now, so they have a pretty good chance of winning...but so does Australia and South Africa. I guess we'll have to wait and see..
964145
india will win the series\n\ndon't worry be $happy$!!!!@@@@@@@@$$$
708122
Australia currently lead by 626 runs, if they bat on for a further hour England could be set 700+ to win! As the Test record for a fourth innings is 418-7 (WI v Australia, 2002-03) and the first class record 513-9 (Central Province v Southern Province in Sri Lanka, 2003-04), I think we can safely say that it's impossible for England to win. \nAn equivalent in other sports? Mohammed Ali in his prime losing to Julian Clary? In other words I don't believe you could seriously find an equivalent in another sport.
564600
I think that people feel that 1 series is end of the world. I have a strong feeling that the finals will be between India and South Africa. \nSemi Finals\nIndia\nSouth Africa\nAustralia\nToss for 4th spot between Pakistan and west indes
1151823
I think west Indies will win...when India cant take even a single wicke t off 19 balls then it is really shameful to say that India is trying to win  a series in West Indies after 35 years...West Indies have got lot of factors that will favour them...they know much more about pitches...weather...grounds and many more...and now people have regained their interest in cricket and come over to the ground to support West Indians...and West Indies also have a legendary player with them to play that is Lara...and even their youngsters are playing very well including bastmen and all bowlers...so i think this all will lead West Indians to win...
597997
no point picking one or two people in the team for losing. Their team sucks. Poor batting, fielding and bowling.\nI think they will get whipped by India. I am saying India will win 4-1 in the ODI series and 2-0 in the tests.
210567
This series will have no bearing as far as India is concerned but for England it is crucial to gain maximum overseas exposure in order to have a go at the Australian team for the cricketing supremacy.As far as India is concerned,like Sri Lanka & Pakistan they will continue aimless & directionless hoping for another miracle(all three had one in the past) in the world cup 2007.
628474
Ur right, west indies might end up winning. I think India came into this tour under estimating Windies. N as much as it was Zimbabwe, a winning habit is good n one which west indies have benefited from. India should watch out. plus Lara is doing a better job 3rd time asking.
1021073
England is a team of injured players. Even you could see the current series going on between England and Srilanka. Most of the players are injured. It would be difficult for  them to win. Having said that Pakistan has to bat well and bowl well and earn their victories. Pakistan for a long time has been short of class openers. They have to address those issues. i guess pakistan gonna win this tour
648255
NO.\nITS TOO TOUGH.\nAUSSIES HAVE TO FACE VERY STRONG CONTENDERS THIS TIME.\nS.A. IS ONE OF THEM WHICH HAS MANY WORLD CLASS ALL-ROUNDERS.\nWHICH IS THE ESSENTIAL ONE TO WIN ODI'S NOW A DAYS.
927392
yes i like it\nwell done my friend\nnot only will they win the ashes they are only 1 win away in India as well