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What a game. 16-14 in the 5th. Roddick was awesome. makes you wonder what might have happened had Lleyton knocked over Roddick in the 5th in the quarters. Certainly wasn't handed to Roger on a silver platter QueenC.

If we lose the Ashes. Definitely. I think they will face further media & public scrutiny regardless. Not necessarily with regard to the Test Squad. But the 20/20 and one day squads, some of their selections or non-selections of players in form are puzzling from my point of view, especially given their reasons. In particular with regards to the selections/non-selections of Andrew Symonds, Brad Hodge & Brett Lee to name a few.

Indeed. Yes. He averages around 55 at 20/20 level, which puts him second to none for Australia at 20/20 level. Good point. I think the selectors are in for some turbulent times before this years Australian Summer.

Well, yes Cricket is about Test Match Cricket, if you listen to the scribes and those that love a Test. Much like me. And yes, the Ashes are very important. However, there are different forms of the game now. One Day and 20/20 have their own supporters and followers. Nations have players who suit different forms of the game. I agree with Monty in that it's a bit of a disgrace and it's a shambles in that the selectors ignore certain players that suit formats such as the 20/20. And some don't suit the 20/20 format. ie. IMO: - Brett Lee is not a 20/20 bowler. Brad Hodge suits the 20/20 format. Dirk Nannes suits the 20/20 format.

I'm on the Sammy Stosur bandwagon. Watched it last night - a bit blurry eyed - . She is playing so confidently, she's awesome. And STRENGTH!!! My god, what strength she has. Her shoulders and biceps are massive. All in proportion though. If she can apply herself two more times like she has been playing and not let the occassion get to her.... The Grand Slam will be hers.

Ah, I think I now know what I caught on the radio then yesterday. They had said the top two seeds at the French were out, mentioning Nadal. The other must have been Ivanovic on the women's side. Federer will kick himself if he misses this opportunity. Psychologically and mentally he will actually find it quite hard to achieve now that Nadal is out.

Definitely a contender. I think Federer went out as well. Next Monday might provide another.

No comment.

How was some of the footage of the Hull and Sunderland supporters....amazing scenes.

It's in good hands WYL :D We have a monopoly on oil. Frequent flyers to Dubai and Abu dhabi keep clicking over, ..... . Just wish I had the same amount of frequent flyers. <_<

If Ronaldo leaves.....we'll have plenty of cash to splash around for the quartet-repeat title....

Wow. Got to be good for his confidence heading into the French. However, the French is his bogey slam, especially against Nadal.

Unfortunately thats about all you gunners have been proud of lately....

Man U 2 Wigan 1. That's just about all she wrote....EPL Title

They are in the box seat from this vantage point.

At least we won the series. lol

How old is Hewitt now, 26?

What goes up, must come down....with a thud.

Lleyton Hewitt breaks his title hoodoo....finally albeit against lesser ranked players than the likes of Nadal and Federer...still, it's a win.

Thanks for that Titan. That is really interesting. I had a feeling Melbourne was up there for actual results. It confirms my thoughts on Sydney as one of the better wickets despite the return of 14 results. I agree with RR's assertion that curators maybe influenced by Ground management and stakeholders in TV rights - to some degree. There is a balance, but you would want 4-5 days of play evertime you host a Test Match. In particular at Melbourne and Sydney venues. I'd imagine management would be feeling quite nervous in the first two sessions of a test match. Crossing everything for a minimum of wickets to be taken.

Certainly agree with Sydney on top. In terms of return of test results in the last 10 years, I wonder which city/wicket comes out on top?

Melbourne seems to be one of the better ones now. Certainly better than two decades ago, even prior to the drop-ins.

Maybe. I'd back India to make a score. I'd lean towards a draw.

Thanks QC. The question remains, which one is easy on tour, which one not-so-easy??............... Indeed.

Anything to do with Henin out of the picture......or Williams sisters reaching their twilight....maybe I'm just being a little sceptical.