Worlds Best

Leading on from my last post my prediction of Andy Schleck to win the Tour de France didn't come in as it was Cadel Evans who took the Yellow jersey. It also consigned the doubters who didn't believe he was able to perform when it mattered, it also brought up whether Andy Schleck's time trialling skills will continue to let him down. If Alberto Contador manages to ride next years tour he will be back to his best with no continual drug allegations against him and it will be very doubtful whether he would compete in a gruelling Giro just months before. This addition as well as the constant improvements of young riders will make it even tougher for the younger of the Schleck's to win in France. One man who finally did put his doubters (if any) in place was Mark Cavendish who managed to win the final stage (again) and the Green jersey, speculation won't go away about a possible move to team sky next year. I see this move would not only hamper Cavendish himself but team sky as well, after what was a successful tour for the team barring the bad luck of Bradley Wiggins crashing out. Would Cavendish get the support needed for stage wins or will Sky keep to their ethos of building for a tour winner within the next few years? This move would benefit neither except financially.

Another world best could be decided, well officially anyway, within the next few weeks. England have dominated India, except 2 sessions, throughout the first two games of this world number 1 test cricket series decider. Its not only been the starting eleven that has been the reason for England's success Tim Bresnan stepped in for the injured Chris Tremlett to get 90 with the bat and 5 wickets in the 2nd innings. Stuart Broad has finally sorted his lengths out with his bowling action and has been rewarded by playing a man of the match performance. When Alastair Cook has arguably been the worse player in your team so far you know you are performing well! Sometimes you don't need an official ranking to know that someone or some teams are the best in the world, but in some sports a yellow jersey goes a long way!



Worlds best, just not officially yet