Punters sweat over the Aussies' form

There are some nervous punters on betfair.com who have backed the Australians to win The Ashes at as low as 1.41 (2-5) as those odds are dramatically lengthening. After four consecutive losses, and a disastrous start to their tour off the field, the Australians can now be backed at 1.62 (5-8) - odds that would have been unheard of a month ago.On the other hand, England have been backed into 3.85 (14-5), having been matched as high as 5.6 (9-2) earlier this year, after two resounding victories over the Aussies. The possible inclusion of Kevin Pietersen in the Test team is also catching the imagination of punters. Pietersen's brilliant innings at Bristol puts mounting pressure on Graham Thorpe's position in the team and punters have been quick to back against Thorpe being Top English runscorer for the 5 Test series. His price continues to drifts and he now stands at 8 (7-1) from a low of 5.4 (9-2).Despite England's outstanding form and Aussie disarray, punters on Betfair still have the Baggy Greens as favourites to bounce back in tonight's match at Durham trading at 1.68 (4-6), and England at 2.42 (7-5).Current prices to win the Nat West Series - Australia 1.7; England 2.26; Bangladesh 130.For all other markets on The Ashes please see betfair.com