Flat pitch helps. Have to say it has been a meh ashes. Engeland has no fast attack. Tail is prone to collapsing. Smith has been awesome.
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This article from 4 days ago:Oh man, I'm not sure if I can be excited by anything NZ does or elated at England's latest effort.
Looks like they figured out they'd need to hand down real punishments, certainly in comparison to the ICC punishments. Were those reduced so Cricket Australia could claim credit for being the ones to bring down the hammer?The response from Cricket Australia has been woeful, humiliating and insulting. They legitimately think this is going to blow over. Smith's response was of the standard 'I'm sorry I got caught' variety.
I just caught it on CBC Radio. This is officially big enough a deal to reach Canada.Smith's presser at Sydney Airport tonight was heart breaking