England's recent dominance over Australia in the short forms of cricket does not make them favourites to successfully defend the Ashes this winter, according to one legend.
England beat Australia in the final of the World Twenty20 tournament and now they lead their old enemy 3-1 in their five-game one-day series. But Andrew Flintoff, who was part of two Ashes-winning sides, doesn't think the side should get carried away.
England are on the hunt for a comprehensive win over Ricky Ponting's side and this has led to real belief they could hold an advantage mentally over Australia by the time the Ashes series gets underway later in the year.
Flintoff told Press Association that England fans should keep their feet on the ground despite recent success as Australia's one day and Test sides are "very different". Indeed, the Ashes cricket odds still make Australia favourites.
Both sides face Test series' against Pakistan before they clash this winter, and the 32-year-old reckons the performances in these games will be more of an indicator for who goes into the series as favourites.
"With the two different forms of the game, we can take a bit of confidence from it, but I don't think it plays a major part," Flintoff said.
"The one thing over the next few months will be to see how Australia and England play against Pakistan - the two series are both in England, so let's see how the Test sides have progressed."
One England man brimming with confidence currently due to his success against Australia is spinner Graeme Swann.
He took four wickets in England's latest win at Old Trafford and he has claimed that Andrew Strauss's men could now be regarded as the "golden generation" of English cricket.
Meanwhile, Brazil and Spain continue to contest favouritism in the World Cup 2010 betting ahead of the first quarter final clashes.
The two sides are still on course to meet in the final after winning their groups.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
England 'still not Ashes favourites'
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England aren't favorites but result shouldn't be 0-5 this time. Last time they just had Andrew Flintoff, this time English team looks more settled but yes, we wouldn't know untill November 2010 comes.. can't wait.
Have England been talked up just a bit too much.
The first test at the Gabba will reveal much. Ricky Ponting looks like a man on a mission. That is a worry for England.
Hope springs eternal. Good luck England!
A record breaking fight back by England sets things up nicely for the 2nd test. They can't all be great batting wickets and England should have the edge bowling
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England is having some big players buy they are not performing as per their caliber. That is why England is not a good performer.
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