The question had to be asked; so let's see who's asking it.
HOW COULD the Poms send us in?
NASSAR HUSSEIN, the England cricket captain, won the toss prior to the First Test against Australia. And he sent Australia in to bat. This might rank among the greatest blunders in the history of sport.
Tim's covered the tabloids and The Guardian, let's see what the quality press are saying:
Australia took advantage of Nasser Hussain's surprise decision to field on the opening day.
The Mirror, evoking the essence of some dooble entendration that Eric Idle would only nudge, nudge at:
A harrowing horror story for Nasser Hussain. His extraordinary decision to insert Australia at the Gabba after winning the toss backfired dreadfully:
Nasser Hussain wins the toss and sends us in, for cryin' out loud.
And of course our own newspaper:
England coach Duncan Fletcher did not overstate matters when he said: "We didn't play good cricket today." - Ponting was surprised by England's decision to bowl first
Ponting wasn't the only one.
England coach Duncan Fletcher said it was a joint decision between him and captain Nasser Hussain to bowl
Nice of the coach to accept some of the blame.
NASSER INSANE
Say no more.
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