Get the Party Started: Night Test Cricket and the Pink Ball
July 1, 2015
The concept of a Pink Test is nothing new for Australia’s cricketers, but never has the title been meant quite so literally.
Six Ball Over: Kristen Beams
June 29, 2015
Leg spin is the most difficult art to master. As a very rubbish leg-spinner myself, I understand that perfectly well. Women’s cricket is a perfect example of just how hard it is – aside from Dane van Niekerk leading the South African attack, and Amelia Kerr making waves as a 14 year old for Wellington, … More Six Ball Over: Kristen Beams
Paul Smith; ‘sport can change things for the better’
June 26, 2015
Paul Smith. It’s a name most have heard of, but generally only in the occasional ESPNCricinfo piece detailing cricketers banned for recreational drug use. The story is always the same, along the lines of: ‘Paul Smith was a Warwickshire fast-bowling all-rounder who never made full use of his talents. He played between 1982 and 1996, … More Paul Smith; ‘sport can change things for the better’
#ENGvNZ ODI series: an Englishman’s view
June 7, 2015
England begin their one-day series against New Zealand on Tuesday in the first of a five-match series. It will be England’s second ODI match and first ODI series since the Cricket World Cup and England have selected an exciting 14 man one-day squad comprising of younger players with an eye to the future. It is … More #ENGvNZ ODI series: an Englishman’s view
Farewell, the Emirati giant
June 6, 2015
In the lead-up to the UAE’s first match of the current Intercontinental Cup cycle, I was fortunate enough to interview Khurram Khan, their premier batsman. For various reasons, the publication of that piece was delayed. I had it written, and intended for it to go up today. In the 12 hours since I wrote, however, … More Farewell, the Emirati giant
Craig Wright; Scotland’s future ‘exciting’
June 4, 2015
Big things were expected of Scotland coming into the 2015 Cricket World Cup. An exceptional build-up had seen them run a full-strength New Zealand side very close, beat Tasmania, and have a “very good” batting camp in Dubai. In the words of their assistant coach, Craig Wright, “I think we couldn’t complain at all about … More Craig Wright; Scotland’s future ‘exciting’
Steven Davies: a genuine candidate
June 3, 2015
While the KP drama of will he or won’t he be picked rolled on, many judged that while a player of his abilities should slide straight into a side that just drew a Test series against a tame Windies, and had been knocked out embarrassingly early in the World Cup. The argument against was simply, … More Steven Davies: a genuine candidate
So much for the tuk-tuk
June 1, 2015
When the inaugural T20 World Cup started, everyone had their doubts. A T20 World Cup? What impact will this have on Tests and ODIs? Would this even be something worth watching? As it turned out, the 2007 T20 World Cup has been easily the best and a lot good came out of it. We saw … More So much for the tuk-tuk
What are Bangladesh’s Test bowling options?
June 1, 2015
“There was a lot of talk about how the Khulna wicket was too flat where the bowlers weren’t able to take 20 wickets. We wanted to create an opportunity to take 20 wickets while at the same time let the batsmen play freely too. This is what the team management decided.” These were Mushfiqur Rahim’s … More What are Bangladesh’s Test bowling options?
From the archives: three personal favourites
June 1, 2015
Here at mindthewindows.com Towers, there is a natural hierarchy. Our esteemed hairy faced baby editor Devon enjoys interviewing players and officials who are very much alive [EDITOR’S NOTE: disputed. I’m a cricket historian]. I, as the oldest and wisest (see my piece on Kevin Pietersen) am happy to delve into the past. [EDITOR’S NOTE: He’s … More From the archives: three personal favourites
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