I'd just like to post a serious post about the fact that England have regained The Ashes. I don't know how many people here on Boinng are interested in Cricket (I know Cati is but she won't be happy that us Pommes have won) but if you have been watching you'll know what a cracker of a series it has been.

There have been three nail biting finishes and some fantastic bowling and batting on both sides. We've seen some of the best bowling ever by Shane Warne, Simon Jones, Andrew Flintoff and Glen McGrath. The batting has had its moments (Flintoffs massive 6 at Edgbaston anyone?) and well, the finishes we've had have been something to believed. The best thing about it all is the sportsmanship. When we won at Edgbaston Flintoff consoled the desolate Bret Lee, good bowling or batting have been acknowledged on either side and (except for Mr Ponting) even when decisions have been wrong they've been accepted and they've moved on. This is a stark contrast to football where decisions are nearly always argued. It's brought cricket to the fore of young kids and showed them how sport should be played.

Lets hope this doesn't fade away like our Rugby victory in the World Cup and that cricket continues to get massive crowds and coverage whether it's County or International level. I think if it does then perhaps the kids of today will bring good sportsmanship in to whatever sport they play.
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