Is English cricket at the beginning of a decline?

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Looks like the Poms are going downhill after a period of recent success. Is this going to last a few years or are there some top players coming through? Mate, Prior looks finished. Swanny coming close to the end. Root been found out? No pace bowlers to speak of. I'm crying over it mate.

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They aren't coming back in this series. Probably a few years of struggling lie ahead. They are being run over by Australia and Johnson in particular and some players will retire soon.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes

Anonymous · Answer

Yes

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No. They can  bounce back in this series. Lot depend of Cook and Pietersen. Normally their bowling clicks when they bat well.

Joshy · Answer

the Poms were the best a long time ago. So lets see how they go in Adelaide.

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They have a habit of starting slowly. I won't write them off after only one match.

Interesting to see how they back up in Adelaide.

Anonymous · Answer

Sachin will be batting coach and lead them into a new era of Aussie domination.

Anonymous · Answer

the truth hurts but it must be said ...

England were never "sucessesfull" they beat a mediocre indian team and the worst australian side in recent history to get to no1....their media hyped up an above average team.... its pathetic

Mr Jinx · Answer

I expect them to improve

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same can be said about australia although it began little long ago

Is English cricket at the beginning of a decline?

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