He was a drop catch away from loosing the ashes. KP was in his first series so the ego was only just starting. Flintoff was in his prime as a bowler. Batters scored runs. Would not say he captained the side either good or bad. Did ok and was lucky with that drop catch and also other luck throughout that series.
Can agree with much of that Kieron, however, much like the London Olympics, many English players peaked for this particular series.
Flintoff had his greatest series...he was incredible in a way that we rarely saw before and never saw again afterwards.
Simon Jones was simply brilliant. Whatever the confessions of the mints making the ball reverse, Jones mastered it in the deadliest manner that has never been seen before or since. Incredible.
Strauss made two key centuries.
Harmison and Hoggard were both just past their best, but still contributed at key moments.
Trescothick was barnstorming in this series as he would rip into the new ball with relish. Genuinely sad that this fine player never scored an Ashes ton. Deserved one.
Pieterson arrived in style.
Vaughan made a great 166 in the middle of the series that ultimately prevented an Aussie victory.
The series was on a knife edge at all times and provided great entertainment.
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