Tag: Glenn Maxwell

Australia Subpar in the Subcontinent

Australia Subpar in the Subcontinent

by | Jul 13, 2022 | , | 0

After the 1st test of this 2 match series, there was hope that Australia had revitalised it’s approach and ability to battle subcontinent conditions, and the inevitably skilful teams that come along with them. That hope was clearly a little premature as Australia returned to form and crumbled like an overcooked meringue in the salivating mouth of an excellent Sri Lankan outfit. Rather than going through a play by play (it hurts too much anyway) let’s just cover a few things of interest.

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Sri Lanka Equalize Series, Kuhnemann Impresses

Sri Lanka Equalize Series, Kuhnemann Impresses

by | Jun 17, 2022 | | 0

I wish I was in the crowd at last nights game as the sense of joy after Sri Lanka pulled off a wonderful win was palpable, even through the idiot box. On a wicket that spun sharply, it was pace that put wickets on the score sheet at pivotal match moments.

Pat Cummins bowled beautifully and along with an excellent debut by Matthew Kuhnemann and some canny bowling from Glenn Maxwell Australia kept Sri Lanka to a modest total of 220. Once again rain affected play (good euphemism for a specific type of sexual disaster) but only took a few overs from the match. Kuhnemann not only gave by ball, but also by hand after taking two solid catches (the first one was a beauty).

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