Tag Archives: South Africa
An Un-Australian Day
Sky’s inspired decision to use Australia Day as an opportunity to revisit some of Australia’s sporting low-points was neatly overshadowed by their once-mightiest team continuing its freefall. This just days after Andrew Symonds called NSW’s decision to play McCullum in … Continue reading
A Tour For the Ages
You have to give credit to Australia. This afternoon’s victory, with a ragtag team of passable cricketers, a couple of debutants and only Ponting as an all-time great was testament to the sheer willpower that resides in the Australian cricket … Continue reading
Guest Post: Cometh The Hour
Yesterday’s fifth day of the third and final test between Australia and South Africa tells us a thing or two about the state of world cricket. It also provides a useful yardstick for comparison with the current NZ team. First, … Continue reading
Filed under Cricket, Guest Post
Boxing On?
Today 15 men will walk out on to the Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of 90,000 baying fans and decide whether now is Australia’s time. After nearly two decades of unparalelled dominance, and of fighting back from the brink before, … Continue reading
Filed under Cricket, News, Reminiscing
Channel 9 In Full Flight
The Channel 9 guys have some of the best callers of all time, in Benaud and Chappell, but to hear Lawry, Slater, Taylor, Healy and Greig all summer when Australia is at the height of their powers is to behold … Continue reading
7 Things To Love About Yesterday’s Cricket
1. 2. Tim McIntosh using that let-off to carry his bat for one of the most dour, but necessary half centuries we’ve seen from a New Zealander in some time. Maybe since another un-flashy opener named Mark Richardson retired. His … Continue reading
7 Things To Love About Yesterday's Cricket
1. 2. Tim McIntosh using that let-off to carry his bat for one of the most dour, but necessary half centuries we’ve seen from a New Zealander in some time. Maybe since another un-flashy opener named Mark Richardson retired. His … Continue reading
