THE ASHES ARE COMING HOME - BOOKMAKERS SLASH ENGLAND ODDS

Today's final session of the day at the Oval will be spoken about for decades, not just for the incredible performance from the maturing Stuart Broad, but for the all of the punters who got in on the live betting and backed England after they finished batting. Broad has bowled with so much swing off of this pitch, and England's fielding has been absolutely first rate. As Andrew Flintoff steps down, a new all-rounder for the history books is emerging for England. Bookmakers across the land have slashed prices, sometimes on a minute-to-minute basis as Broad and Swann plowed through Ricky Ponting's Australian line-up. For a bit of perspective, going into the fifth test England were generally listed at around 3/1 with most major bookmakers to secure a victory. England now stand at a generous 1/4 with Blue Square- one of the highest prices we spotted on England. The Australians are 7/2 while the draw has dropped to 14/1.At the time of this writing, tea during the last session of the 2nd day- the Oval is rollicking. With so much cash wagered on this match, nobody can argue that test cricket is dying. England saw new faces step up and take the game by the scruff of the neck. England's previous innings score is now looking a tidy sum, as Strauss his next moves. The weather looks good over the weekend, and England will be praying we get a full five days play. Betting Choice will be providing updates throughout the weekend's play, and we are busy readying the champagne bottles here as England look set to secure an unlikely Ashes victory. One thing is for sure right now though- Stuart Broad has arrived.