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

Statue of Yabba removed after Indian complaint

There were ugly scenes during the Third Test between Australia and India, as play was stopped for several minutes with Indian players accusing a bronze statue of hurling abuse at them. The memorial statue of Yabba, a fan famed for his cutting remarks towards players at the SCG, was eventually removed from its seat in … Continue reading Statue of Yabba removed after Indian complaint