Strange sense of relief

[midliferider]

We lost the Ashes. No more late night or early morning checking of scores.
It is like knowing that one of your long suffering friend has died. It is sad but it gives me a strange sense of relief.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Another 2 Tests, one-days and 20/20 to go yet!

 

[biggs682]

Another 2 Tests, one-days and 20/20 to go yet!

and i bet we still loose

 

[midliferider]

But Ashes are lost as we have lost 3-0 in a 5 match series. It is now a question of damage limitation and avoid white was of 5-0. But I do not need to keep checking the score any more.

 

[vernon]

and i bet we still loose

And I bet that I'll not lose sleep trying to watch them live.

 

[AndyRM]

But Ashes are lost as we have lost 3-0 in a 5 match series. It is now a question of damage limitation and avoid white was of 5-0. But I do not need to keep checking the score any more.

Over the year, the score is 3 - 3. Melbourne is the decider!

 

[midliferider]

Over the year, the score is 3 - 3. Melbourne is the decider!

Meaning?
It is a 5 match series and not 6

 

[AndyRM]

Meaning?
It is a 5 match series and not 6

England won 3 tests, Australia won 3 tests. It's a lighthearted way of keeping The Ashes alive.