What has become abundantly clear is that two innings per team is not nearly enough to occupy the five days that these Test venues are being booked for.
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The day the spirit died
The hallowed turf of Lord’s has been sullied, perhaps forever, by the actions of Australia’s cricketers on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test. With England in the middle of another enthralling run chase, wicketkeeper Alex Carey lobbed the ball at the stumps of Jonny Bairstow, just before he set off for his end-of-over, mid-pitch … Continue reading The day the spirit died
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Forget the Urn, England are winning a future for Test cricket
What an incredible Test match we were treated to at Edgbaston to open the 2023 Ashes series. Thrilling ebbs and flows, gutsy efforts with the bat and ball and a result that was there for the taking deep into Day 5. And we owe this thoroughly entertaining contest completely to England and their revolutionary approach … Continue reading Forget the Urn, England are winning a future for Test cricket
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Australia baffled by doctored Nagpur pitch
What a total embarrassment for Test cricket we have just witnessed in Nagpur. The Australian tourists have been so poorly treated by their Indian hosts that they simply must pack up their kits and head home.
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Two pitches the answer to Proteas’ woes
The solution is as clear as the well-worn synthetic pitch at your local oval. The Proteas need to be batting on a much friendlier surface, than the Australians.
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Cometh the hour, Cummins the man
Australia’s Test and ODI cricket captain Pat Cummings is taking a stand against climate change, in the most effective way possible. He is refusing to endorse Cricket Australia’s major sponsor Alinta Energy, a company providing Australian homes with electricity and gas. The problem is pretty clear to all who care about the future of the … Continue reading Cometh the hour, Cummins the man
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Langer the last head coach we’ll ever need
Justin Langer has resigned as Head Coach of the Australia men’s cricket team after weeks of speculation about his future. His resignation came last weekend following an insulting six-month contract extension offer from Cricket Australia. Clearly Langer was not part of the long-term plans and his resignation was not only inevitable, but sparked a melee … Continue reading Langer the last head coach we’ll ever need
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New tactic to save battling NRL clubs
With the new faster NRL resulting in the greatest gulf ever seen between the better sides and the rest, I look at an ingenious new tactic dud teams should adopt immediately.
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Painful fall from good bloke status
When Steve Smith lost the Australian captaincy after overlooking the dastardly plans of team innovator David Warner, Cricket Australia needed more than just a new captain, they needed a new start. There was mounting pressure to implement a complete cultural change, as the previous “win at all costs” mentality was seen as a behavioural cancer. … Continue reading Painful fall from good bloke status
England unlucky to miss spots in Wisden Test team of 2024
Once considered the bible of cricket, Wisden has released its 2024 Test team of the year. England’s superstar, Harry Brook. The list, compiled by 41 highly respected English cricket journalists, features five English players, three Indians, a Sri Lankan and a couple of Kiwis. The opening pair of Yashasvi Kaiswal and Ben Duckett would strike … Continue reading England unlucky to miss spots in Wisden Test team of 2024
King Kohli fined after disrespectful batting display by crude youngster
What a remarkable day’s cricket we have witnessed at the MCG this Boxing Day. From an astonishing Test debut through some veteran consolidation, the failure of the series’ best batsman, and wickets to the series’ best bowler. There was hardly a dull moment for the sell-out crowd gathered at the heart of steamy Melbourne, but … Continue reading King Kohli fined after disrespectful batting display by crude youngster
Marnus the magnificent team man
The second Test against India starts in Adelaide with Australia 1-0 down in the series and ready to pounce on the unsuspecting visitors. With India strengthening their already formidable squad with a couple of key inclusions, Australia have opted for much the same powerful XI . After their loss in Perth it would have been … Continue reading Marnus the magnificent team man
India back on top of cricketing world
It may have taken 15 days to complete, but Indian cricket can finally celebrate the sweetest of limited overs revenge against bitter rivals Australia. With visiting captain Matthew Wade left swinging in vain at short pitched deliveries which would have been waist-high to most batters, India claimed victory in the fifth and final T20 International. … Continue reading India back on top of cricketing world
Kohli the champion misses out on World Cup
Virat Kohli stood motionless, as his battered wicket put on a merry light show behind him. The cricket legend stared at the pitch, so lovingly prepared for India’s victory procession, as though waiting for it to apologise, perhaps hoping that the bails would miraculously bounce back into position atop the stumps. He certainly did not … Continue reading Kohli the champion misses out on World Cup
The Oval Test draws the curtain on an incredible England triumph
With the fifth and final Ashes Test about to start at The Oval, it might just be the perfect time to take a minute to appreciate the amazing series we have all witnessed. If you accept that Australia has retained the Ashes, despite England leading the series with one actual victory, two Tests which they … Continue reading The Oval Test draws the curtain on an incredible England triumph
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