After being omitted from the Ashes squad during the last test from a re-occurring knee problem Freddy is expected to make his timely turn to the Ashes. Freddy has been working with the physio and Batting in the practice nets. This test is vital for England as a draw for this test will see Australia retain the Ashes.
The bookmaker Bet fair has Australia as 13/8 betting odds favourites win this test. Many media outlets in Australia and England are talking about Australia playing for a draw in this test and the bookmakers agree with the cricket betting odds of 5/4. Looking at Ricky Ponting’s competitive nature there is no way you can see Australia playing for a draw.
England have to be aggressive from the first ball if they are to have any chances of winning this test and the Ashes. England Batsmen need to score a big hundred and with their past batting performance you can only rely on England captain Andrew Strauss and Betfair have him at 6/5 betting odds to score a big hundred.
There are still days to go until the start of the first test. So open a betfair account today and take advantage of the £25 free bet.
