Andrew Flintoff is the pick of the England bowlers. Ricky Ponting looks like he could bat all day. Australia are racking up the runs. Steve Harmison is all over the place. Shane Warne is relishing bowling at a deflated English team on a pitch that will take spin as the game progresses.

In other news, the Earth is round.

Tags : Cricket, The Ashes, England, Australia, First Test