The Australian’s ploy of eschewing a spin heavy bowling unit seemed to have worked, with Sri Lanka being kept to a seemingly achievable total of 258. But you know what happens when you assume something – it makes an ass out of u and me and the Australian mens cricket team.
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Another day of the Sri Lankan tour, another Australian injury. Marcus Stoinis is the latest in a long line after suffering from a side strain in the 1st ODI. Did side strains exist before professional cricket? Can you get a front strain? I’ve definitely heard of bottom strains. Stoinis joins Ashton Agar, Mitch Marsh, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson and Sean Abbott on the team stretcher. Suss much? I’m starting to wonder if some of the Australian A boys are behind this. I mean sometimes you have to make your own opportunities right?
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The second instalment of the Australia Sri Lanka T20 series was a tad odd. After being sent in to bat, Sri Lanka seemed to draw inspiration from the same poorly written script that underpinned the first game. Lots of balls dollying up in the air, often in immediate reach of some sticky Australian hands (yuck). Glenn Maxwell continued to produce his sneaky magic with the ball (I’m not sure how he gets wickets but he does) and it was pleasing to see Jhye Richardson back on the park, delivering some smart balls (mental note: develop a product called “Smart Balls”). As I watched the innings I found myself thinking, how could Junior (Mark Waugh) have his radar so out of whack with his prediction of Sri Lanka taking out the series. SL found themselves 9 for 124 at the end of their 20 overs. I mean it’s no wonder he’s referred to as Junior right?
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Ok so the first question you’re asking is “Who are you and what are you doing in my...
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