Ashes 2009 Betting

There’s been some controversy relating to Second Ashes Test betting, following the decision to choose Lords as the venue for the second Test, instead of the Ashes opener.

Legendary Aussie spin bowler Shane Warne was angry at the authorities for not selecting ‘the home of cricket’ to host the opening Test. Unusually instead, it will be Second Ashes Test bets placed on the match at Lords.

The ground always attracts big crowds and a great atmosphere and is sure to generate great interest in this year’s Second Ashes Test betting

Lords hosted the opening match in the 2005 series when Australia came out on top and England will be looking to defy the Second Ashes Test odds and triumph this time around.

Punters considering a Second Ashes Test bet will be aware of recent results at Lords.

England won their opening Test against the West Indies at Lords in May, but prior to that, the last six Tests had all ended in draws.

Second Time Lucky for England in Second Ashes Test Bets?

The last time an Ashes series was held in England the hosts came out on top and Andrew Strauss’s side will be looking to clean up in Second Ashes Test betting once more.

At Edgbaston in 2005 England defied Second Ashes Test odds when Andrew Flintoff put in an epic performance to drive the home side to a remarkable two-run win.

Punters considering a Second Ashes Test bet may look to that result when an inspired England levelled the series and bowled the tourists out just shy of a record last-innings score.

Freddy’s Second Ashes Test Odds Worth A Punt?

Andrew Flintoff was the match-winner in 2005 but may not be a hot favourite to lead the wicket-taking charts in this year’s Second Ashes Test betting.

Experts compared his performance four years ago to the heroics of Ian Botham in 1981, but Second Ashes Test odds on Freddy to take wickets again will reflect that his recent form has been affected by injury

Nevertheless, the all-rounder will be desperate to put on a show for the home fans and for many he is still the most likely England player to make an impact in the Second Ashes Test betting.