It's Crunch Time

It's finally here, the fifth and final test of the 2009 Ashes Series, it could not be any better placed, with England and Australia both drawn level at 1-1, with Australia only needing a draw to retain the famous urn, England are on the back foot. Talks have been revolving throughout the media over the past few days concerning who will be on the team sheets for this test match, particularly with England, after there middle order failed in both innings at Leeds.

The Australian team also may also look to make changes; Nathan Hauritz is one name which has been mentioned, especially with the Oval wicket perhaps offering some turn for the spinners. The Australian's did extremely well at Leed's to defeat England, however they need a bowler like Hauritz in the team to tie one end down and test England, the Australian's can't rely on part time spinners in a test match, in the limited over format it is an option but in the test arena it is a must, especially with a wicket like the Oval which is tipped to offer some assistance for the spinners.

Whatever the result, let's hope this game lives up to the hype and expectation, it has been a thrilling series so far, let's hope it ends that way too.

Ravi Bopara is one man who has struggled throughout this series