England chase 100th test victory over out of form Aussies

It's been a while since England won a test series in Australia = 35 years, losing 0-5, 1-4, 1-3, 1-3 and 0-3 after that 1985-87 tour under the captainship of Mike Gatting when visitors won 2-1..

Will Ashes 2010-11 be different? why not. England are in top form these days winning Ashes at home last year and performing remarkably in South Africa besides beating West Indies, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Luck seems to be favoring England too as they managed to win their maiden world cup (of twenty20) earlier this year while Australia, on other hand, are battling poorest form in a long time, losing last 3 test matches. England have made a sound begining to the tour as well, winning warm-up games against Western Australia at Perth and Australia A at Hobart although South Australia escaped with a draw thanks to rain. If visitors can perform to potential and ignore Aussie taunts which are always just around the corner, glory isn't out of their grasp.

Curtains, as always, will be raised at Gabba in Brisbane which traditionally hosts first test of every International cricket season in Australia. Hi-tec venue is known for it's fast and bouncy pitch that favours fast bowlers, specially first half of first day, which makes toss an important coin flick. Aussies like to bat first no matter what but England have hinted they're inclined to bowl first if conditions tempt.