The Associates need all the help they can get: forget KP, the fate of the Associates in the World Cup is the axing we need to be concerned about. During the World Cup, they showed amazing form throughout. Afghanistan, Scotland, and the UAE all troubled Full Member nations. Ireland beat two of them.
After a farcical Cricket World Cup campaign, and a poor few years leading up to it, England are in desperate need of change in the one-day side. England have needed a revamp for years, but the one-day game continuing to move forwards has left England further behind, courtesy of their approach to one-day cricket ruled … More The new era of English one-day cricket
In my first ‘Six Ball Over’ in over six months, Stiaan van Zyl has been kind enough to talk to us about his cricketing career to date. In fact, we even bowled a couple of wides, so we’ve got a nine ball over! Van Zyl made his Test debut in the series against the West … More Nine Ball Over: Stiaan van Zyl
Rekindling memories of their 2007 tie in Jamaica, Ireland and Zimbabwe played out another last over thriller in yesterday’s Cricket World Cup clash in Hobart. Not only were our eyes smiling at the end, but our fingernails were well and truly chewed off during the five run victory. Just like they did eight years earlier, … More Larry’s Lost Diary: When Irish Nails are Bitten
Walloped? Perhaps. Trounced? Probably. Defeated? No Nay Never. In the words of the Blarney Army at the end of last night’s match against South Africa ‘You’ll never beat the Irish!’ Sure we were outclassed at Manuka Oval in Canberra against one of the tournament favourites but it wasn’t a surprise to anyone. This is a … More Larry’s Lost Diary: The Storm We Had to Have
Sports coaches have possibly the most fragile jobs in the world. In all sports, but particularly football and cricket, coaches are the first to have their head on the chopping block after a defeat. Even in the quiet fields of County Cricket, the job of a coach is tenuous at best. Most survive one cycle, … More Building the County Champions: The Mick Newell interview
When Usman Khawaja debuted for the Australians, the public was full of admiration. With a baby face, conservative nature and a loving mother in the stands, Australia was behind Ricky Ponting’s short term replacement. But as of now, that’s all he’s turned out to be. A short term replacement.
After last night, the world of cricket has changed. I have been a cricket fan since World Series Cricket in the late 1970s and, just like Kerry Packer revolutionised cricket, last night’s cracker between Ireland and the United Arab Emirates will be one be that will be remembered for years to come. Try as they … More Larry’s Lost Diary: One to Remember
‘Hot NZ arrive to catch England cold’, reads the ESPNCricinfo headline. Following New Zealand’s recent run of form – World Cup runners up, series wins against the West Indies, Sri Lanka, India, a drawn Test series against Pakistan – the team appears to be shaping nicely to push themselves further up the Test rankings. And … More It’s still Lord’s in May
Woohoo!! What an impressive performance by the boys in sunny Nelson. Whilst Sion Mills (1969), Sabina Park (2007) and Bangalore (2011) had elements of disbelief and shock, yesterday felt like a regulation win. The level of professionalism and team unity displayed by the guys was impressive and they definitely didn’t look out of place on … More Larry’s Lost Diary: Gael Force Hits Nelson
Mind The Windows 