Quote Originally Posted by WES View Post
For those of us who don't keep up with these things but really enjoy the Ashes - is there strong or weak favourite either way?
I would make Australia strong favourites personally - amazing what McCullum and Stokes have achieved but I would say Australia are stronger in every area, particularly with Stokes's injury situation. Their bowling unit is impressive (and they have a spinner) and batting pretty strong as well. We rely too much on inspiration rather than perspiration