Sky Cricket Ashes Preview Podcast: Ian Botham, Alastair Cook, Michael Clarke
Tuesday 7 July 2015 21:47, UK
It’s almost time for the talking to stop ahead of the 2015 Investec Ashes.
On the eve of the start of the series, Sky Sports pundit Sir Ian Botham stepped up to preview the action on the latest Sky Sports Cricket podcast.
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Download the episode now to get his thoughts on how the five-Test series will go – including his thoughts on why Joe Root should bat at three, why Adil Rashid must play and how England can upset the odds.
Ahead of the action in Cardiff we also hear from the respective captains – Alastair Cook and Michael Clarke, each of whom have had their final say off the field before the battle begins.
Each skipper reminded players of their responsibilities with sledging expected to come to the fore in this series.
Listen as England captain Cook says his side has to move on from the scars of the 5-0 whitewash 18 months ago and indicates that the home side are unlikely to pick two spinners.
Meanwhile Clarke – who is yet to win an Ashes series on English soil – insists he’s not bothered about personal milestones and is confident his side will end that unwanted record anyway...
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