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
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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
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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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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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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
“Chums before runs” – Australian cricket’s new mantra
Coach Justin Langer’s new era of Australian cricket has begun in stoic style against Pakistan, amidst the sand dunes and bustling crowds of the United Arab Emirates. Following a heroic display in the First Test, where Australia batted against the odds to hold on for an unlikely draw, they have fallen by a mere 373 … Continue reading “Chums before runs” – Australian cricket’s new mantra
Aussies lose more than a series
Australia has lost so much more than the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, they have lost the friendship of one of cricket's greatest ambassadors and all-round great bloke, Virat Kohli.
Brilliant Kohli avoids ugliness
India captain Virat Kohli has devised a cunning plan to avoid overstepping the line when it comes to on-field behaviour during the Third Test against Australia in Ranchi. The brilliant Kohli has spent the majority of the crucial clash in the dressing sheds, away from the fiery crucible and the direct scrutiny of the umpires and match officials.
Steve Hitstirrer's Insight 