2nd Test - Day 5

Freddie came.
Freddie saw.
Freddie conquered.

The oldest 28 year old in the world pushed his broken down body to the limit to rattle the flacid tail of the Australian batting line up. With the English fraternity's collective bottoms all puckering up over-night with the thoughts of a possible Ozzie fight back, all best plans were laid to rest when "The Quitter" took hold of the cherry and let it go like an Exocet missile at the hapless batters. There was nothing anyone could do to combat the extraordinary effort he put in in the morning's session. Congratulations Quitter! Great effort!

To all my Pommy 'mates' who very nicely emailed and sms'd me your encouraging words of luck ... I'd like to thank you all kindly. It means a lot to me to know that I'm in your thoughts even on the weekends when it's your family time. I'm sure your wives were all doing the same.

So it's on to the 3rd Test at Edgbaston. England will go into the game on a fabulous high. Australia will look to get Johnson some target practice in their 3 day game this coming Friday because if he's not back in form by the next Test, there are two extremely good bowlers in Lee and Clarke champing at the bit in the sheds itching to get at the throats of the Poms.

Enjoy the next couple of weeks mortals. Don't get too cocky in the meantime. There's still 3 Tests to go. Oh, and please make sure to write a comment below so I know you're thinking of me :)