The third Test starts tomorrow.I know. I too am struggling to contain my excitement.To mark this occasion, here is a post written by my esteemed friend Angus on his most excellent blog, which he has kindly let me re-post here.It’s about an incident back in 2005. Something happened back then, now what was it... oh yes, that’s right.We lost the Ashes.OBEs for EVERYBODY!!!!!I think I spea...
I’m choosing to ignore Australia’s dismal performance for now.Let’s talk Indian Premier League.Insert obligatory comment about the passage of time: it really doesn’t seem like a whole year ago we first saw a cricket in such a... dazzling... light.It was amusing but it didn’t take long to lose interest. Sure, Ricky Ponting wore a black and gold costume (uniform doesn...
If Australia’s series win in South Africa has taught us anything, its that they are not, repeat not, to be underestimated, especially by the English, ahead of this summers Ashes clash. Their mini resurgence has seen new players step manfully into the breach and come out victorious. Phillip Hughes, Ben Hilfenhaus, Peter Siddle, Marcus North, [...]
Finally! It’s just been announced, a legspinner is once again in the Australian squad! It didn’t happen how I would’ve liked - Ronnie is still in the XI. Instead, Bryce makes his debut courtesy of a Marcus North tummy bug. But ultimately, I’ll take a leggie in the side anyway I can get it. Here’s hoping he bags a couple of 5-fors and books his Ashes ticket this week!
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