August 29, 2012 Andrew Strauss sits at home. England have just lost to South Africa, 2-0. Hashim Amla made 311 at The Oval. Kevin Pietersen’s text messages stole all the headlines. And for Strauss, bat in hand, the runs have dried up. 100 Tests, 50 as England captain. 15 years a professional. Over 7000 Test … More The Rise and Fall of Nick Compton: The England Years (Part 2)
Australia haven’t tasted Ashes success in England since 2001, a series remembered for Steve Waugh’s century on one leg, Adam Gilchrist’s terrifying hitting, Mark Butcher’s 173* to win the unwinnable for England, and the forging of the Hayden-Langer opening partnership that would dominate Test cricket for the next 5 years. Throw in some bizarre English … More From ‘women’s cricket’ to ‘cricket’
It’s a quote infamous with Australian tourism and the former spouse of Australian captain Michael Clarke. It’s now a quote I pose to the Australian cricket team’s current state of mind, along with their coaching staff. So to that team who dominated England 5-0 in 2013 and comfortably accounted for India 2-0 in 2014, “where the … More So where the bloody hell are you?
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
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.
The 2006-07 Ashes is forever remembered for the 5-0 drubbing that Australia inflicted upon England.
Some would say embarrassing the so called ‘political big brother’ so comfortably was the greatest moment in Australian sport. On reflection, it was one of the defining moments for Australian cricket in an era where sporting greats were made.
But they all retired and left Australian cricket in quite a state. Are we about to experience this again? … More Are we going to experience Déjà vu?
Mind The Windows 