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5th Test - The Oval
September 8-12
September 8-12
McGrath fit to play at The Oval
Glenn McGrath, the Australian fast bowler, has declared himself fit for the final Ashes Test at The Oval beginning on September 8 after missing the fourth Test at Trent Bridge because of an injured elbow. He had also sustained an ankle injury that made him miss the second Test at Edgbaston.
"It's back to business as usual for the fifth Test. I've made a full recovery and will definitely play at The Oval," McGrath was quoted as saying in The Mail. "It's been frustrating sitting out two of the first four Tests, but now I can get at England in the decider."
Conceding that his prediction of a 5-0 Australian win was wrong, McGrath was confident that Australia would regroup to win at The Oval. "I concede I got my figures wrong in predicting that England would collapse to a 5-0 whitewash in this npower Test series. My statement has proved to be way off beam, but I've lost none of my confidence in backing Australia's ability to retain the Ashes. Come the end of The Oval Test, I believe the precious urn will remain where it belongs - in our hands. Our focus is only on winning the fifth Test. Nothing less than a total triumph will do."
Australia have lost both the Tests that McGrath missed, giving England an unbeatable 2-1 lead in the series. A drawn series will mean that Australia will retain the Ashes. McGrath underwent training on Friday without his elbow causing any problems but sat out of the tour match against Essex as a precaution.
Is Moises gettin many games for NSW? I think we definetly need to bring in players like Jacques and Thornely though and other young guys who are performing. 26 isn't very old man and they could have a good 7+ years in frontof them meaning they would prolly end up playin almost 100 gamesBookie said:They havent got that many star yungsters to chose from though. Jacques and Thornely are alredy 26 I think. They need a wunderkind, but it doesn't look like they'll find one anytime soon. I wonder if Matt Day from Joeys has a chance in the near future.
NSW have got Moises Henriques, I think he's only 18. But he's gotta make it big in Pura....
Bookie said:100 tests? Unlikely. You have to start at around 20 to play 100 tests. I dont think Henriques has played any games in first class yet. Wait I'll check.