The oldest rivalry in cricket is underway

Australia and England are doing battle for the famous little urn. The tourists have been widely credited with having their best chance of winning down under for the first time in over 20 years with Australian cricket at a low ebb.
But the Aussies are stubborn bunch and there’s nothing they hate less than losing to the Poms. Ricky Ponting will have his men will be fired up as he bids to avoid becoming the first captain in 100 years to lose three Ashes series to England.
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