After what has felt like an endless winter of long night shifts, there is light at the end of the tunnel as an Australian summer of cricket draws closer. With only two games to go on the UK Ashes tour, I’m making a direct plea to Steve Smith to put the series to bed tonight,… Read More Smith – put the series to bed so we can go to sleep!
Some may dismiss the importance the UK tour’s white ball segment, but after relinquishing the urn, Steve Smith has labelled the ODI series as integral to Australia’s rebuilding process following their disappointing Ashes showing. As whites are swapped for green and gold, new players will have the opportunity to prove their international credentials ahead of… Read More Importance of ODI series in UK – Smith looks at the bigger picture
Some people have all the luck…Shane Watson certainly wouldn’t fall into that category. Whilst his critics will have a good chuckle at about this at his expense, you’ve got to feel for the guy. His reaction says it all;
One of games hot topics, ‘the death of test cricket’, was again brought into the limelight following protests prior to the start of the 5th Ashes Test at The Oval. Channel Gem reported encouraging viewing figures from last night however, with almost 900,000 Australian’s tuning in to watch the baggy greens take control of the… Read More Pitch Doctoring – The loss of a venue’s identity
As the English media revel in the success of their latest “golden generation”, the finger pointing has started in Australia amidst reports of backroom unrest, a disruptive WAG presence and Michael Clarke’s imminent retirement. With talks of an Australian post ashes clean out gaining momentum, the big question is, where to next? The Oval: Avoiding… Read More Where to Next?
The first day of Trent Bridge was perhaps the most sobering day of test cricket in Australia’s history. But let’s face it, as sobering as it was, if you haven’t already turned to the drink you’re a stronger person than I am. Resist all sudden urges to head to “the gap”. Life is not over. … Read More Dark Days Ahead
If I can steal your attention away from Lenny Kravitz’s penis for just one moment, there’s a serious game of cricket starting at Trent Bridge today (8pm AEST). Swapping those infamous leather pants for the more relevant red Duke, Australia must find their feet fast if they are to overturn their 2-1 series deficit. Just… Read More Sink or Swim at the Bridge
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