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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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Pant Goes Long, Trousers English Attack

Pant Goes Long, Trousers English Attack

by | Jul 2, 2022 | | 0

Each new English test match under their new regime seems to get more and more interesting. Early on the first day it seemed as if the plans of Mister C and The Fonz (see article here for that to make any sense) were spot on as India suddenly found themselves at 5 for 98. Then along comes Risbah Pant, known for his extravagant hitting and occasional match winning performances.

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Is Cameron Green Gestating a G.O.A.T.?

Is Cameron Green Gestating a G.O.A.T.?

by | Jul 1, 2022 | , | 0

Head struggled with the spinning wicket and gifted de Silva a “c” and a “b” (maybe they’re Words with Friends buddies). Khawaja went on in his nonchalant way, continuing to deliver discrete instructions to the ball via his willow (not a euphemism). That was until he popped up a Vandersay delivery into the skilful hands of Nissanka who took a mighty fine close in catch. The sight of Khawaja walking off would have given many Australian fans a case of the giddies as the middle order was suddenly exposed like the backend of an elderly patient in an ill-tied hospital gown.

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Nate the Great – He Spins, He Bounces, He Flies!

Nate the Great – He Spins, He Bounces, He Flies!

by | Jun 30, 2022 | | 0

As much as I’ve enjoyed the white ball games between Australia and Sri Lanka, seeing the boys in their white kit reminds me how much I love test cricket. For some, it is the antithesis of what televised sport should be – it’s slow (multi-day!), thoughtful, there’s no brawling and the mullet count is limited. And god help you if you watch motor racing and whinge to me about 5 day cricket. Round and round and round and round…

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