The Keepers
Pre Series: "Geraint Jones has come on a treat and is a key part of the England set up, unfortunately it is not enough, Gilchrist is one of the best players in the world and wins this one easily for the Aussies."
Post Series: Adam Gilchrist must be gutted on this one, Jones outscored him by 229 runs to 181. Gilchrist was worked out by England's superb planning and suffered at every turn, not making 1 50 in the whole series. Credit must go to Duncan Fletcher here. But also Hoggard and Flintoff for picking him up with great bowling, and as Luke referenced, "Gilchrist does not get out lbw"... he does now! Jones was rightly criticised for dropping catches and some shoddy work but I think England must persevere here, he could be a huge asset in years to come.
The Quicks
Pre Series: "They could both do a good job but both sets of batsman will enjoy themselves with these guys dishing up pace on hard wickets in the sunshine. I am guessing they will be as ineffective as each other."
Post Series: Simon Jones turned out to be one of England's key man with the ball, he was used as a strike bowler to great effect time and time again. His consistent movement both ways had the Aussies struggling in the key Tests at Old Trafford and Trent Bridge. Injury did for him in the end, his old problem. I am going to call this one even though but not because of "ineffectiveness" but because of excellence, Brett Lee was the find of the Tour for the Aussies, he has matured into a brilliant, gutsy performer and if he had been a bit luckier he may have got a few more wickets. He was expensive but made up for it with some great batting displays at vital times.
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