It’s more likely though that because the hosts have lost their 7th successive game, this time against Sri Lanka in an ODI, everyone’s getting all excited. This has triggered a hive of activity where the bookies are concerned and Stan James have eased Australia to as long odds as 10/11 from the original 5/6.
Head of PR at Stan James, Charlie McCann, commented: “England had a satisfactory day in Perth and we saw fit to cut the odds on Stuart Broad being the top English series bowler from 7/2 to 10/3 after his three wickets and eased Graeme Swann to 11/8 from 5/4 after his one wicket from 20 overs. Alistair Cook continues to struggle and it seems amazing that a first-choice opening batsman can be 8/1 to be top bat for England and 16s to be top series batsman.
“Australia were 5/6 at the beginning of the week but are out to 10/11 and a good day with the bat for England tomorrow may see the Baggy Greens touch evens.”