It wasn't as if I was sleep deprived enough because of the Tour de France, now the 1st titantic Ashes clash at Lord's between England and Australia starts tomorrow (well in a few hours really). I probably won't stay up to listen, unless it comes down to a 5th day run chase or something, but I'll catch a smattering of the BBC coverage here and there. I'd like nothing more than to wake up in London and make my way over to Lord's, sit in the stands all day while Australia dismatles England. Sadly, I'm in Alameda. But there are 5 tests in the series played this summer and maybe, just maybe, I can make it over for one of them. Old Trafford, perhaps?

To no one's surprise, all the cricketeers seem to be favoring the Baggie Greens to continue a winning streak that has lasted since 1989. Plus the Aussies haven't lost at Lord's in 71 years. SEVENTY ONE FUCKING YEARS AT THE VALHALLA OF CRICKET! And to top off the bad news for England, the five day forecast for London doesn't see any rain, so it's unlikely they can rely on the weather to suck out a draw on the World Champs.

All interested parties can find the schedule here at Cricinfo. I presume that will be exactly none of you.