Posted on December 4, 2013
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On the eve of the second Ashes Test, it seems as though England are desperate to take the attention away from their shocking performance at Brisbane by having a little whinge about a few words the Aussies said to them. Sledging (or ‘mental disintegration’… Continue Reading “Just shut up and let the cricket do the talking!”
Category: CricketTags: Andrew Flintoff, Arjuna Ranatunga, Ashes 2013/14, Australia, Australian Cricket Board, Cricket, David Warner, ECB, Eddo Brandes, England, Fred Trueman, Glenn McGrath, Greg Thomas, Ian Botham, Ian Healy, Jonathon Trott, Merv Hughes, Michael Clarke, Raman Subba Row, Robin Smith, Rod Marsh, Sri Lanka, Steve Waugh, Tino Best, Viv Richards, West Indies, Yorkshire CCC, Zimbabwe
Posted on August 29, 2013
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Now it’s time for part 2 of my review of the 2013 Ashes series. Today it’s the turn of the Australians and I think it’s fair to say that their ratings don’t match the 3-0 scoreline. Australia – 6/10 At times this Australian side… Continue Reading “The Big Review (Part 2)”
Category: CricketTags: Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff, Ashton Agar, Australia, Australian Cricket Board, Brad Haddin, Chester-le-Street, Chris Rogers, Chris Woakes, David Warner, Durham, Ed Cowan, Emirates Old Trafford, England, England Cricket Board, Graeme Swann, Investec Ashes 2013, Jackson Bird, Jame Faulkner, James Anderson, James Pattinson, Joe Root, Kevin Pietersen, Lord's, Matt Prior, Michael Clarke, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Peter Siddle, Phil Hughes, Ryan Harris, Shane Watson, Simon Kerrigan, Steve Smith, Stuart Broad, The Kia Oval, Trent Bridge, Usman Khawaja
Posted on August 27, 2013
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England have regained the Ashes! Not that it was ever in doubt… A 3-0 scoreline does flatter our boys though, as I don’t think they were that much better than the Aussies. Here is my take on I think England performed throughout, with the… Continue Reading “The Big Review (Part 1)”
Category: CricketTags: Alastair Cook, Australia, Australia Cricket Board, Chester-le-Street, Chris Tremlett, Chris Woakes, Cricket, Darren Lehmann, David Warner, Durham, Emirates Old Trafford, England, England Cricket Board, Graeme Swann, Ian Bell, Investec Ashes 2013, James Anderson, Joe Root, Jonathon Trott, Jonny Bairstow, Kevin Pietersen, Lord's, Matt Prior, Michael Clarke, Monty Panesar, New Zealand, Shane Watson, Simon Kerrigan, Steve Finn, Steve Smith, Stuart Broad, The Kia Oval, Tim Bresnan, Trent Bridge, Usman Khawaja, Warwickshire CCC, Yorkshire CCC
Posted on August 8, 2013
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Yet again cricket finds itself in another technological mire. Yesterday the Aussie media finally lost it, accusing players from both England (namely Kevin Pietersen) and Australia of using tape to cover up the edges of the bats in order to prevent the thermal imaging… Continue Reading “Time for a revamp”
Category: CricketTags: 2013 Investec Ashes, Australia, Australian Cricket Board, Cheating, Chris Rogers, Controversy, Cricket, DRS, England, England Cricket Board, Graeme Swann, Hawk Eye, Hot Spot, Kevin Pietersen, Kumar Dharmesena, Lord's, Marais Erasmus, Shane Watson, Snicko, Tony Hill, Usman Khawaja
Posted on July 17, 2013
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Once again, sorry for the delay. You’d think that having finished exams I’d be able to write blogs more regularly – clearly not! The biggest issue in relation to sport that has come up over the last few days has to be the uncovering… Continue Reading “2005 all over again…”
Category: CricketTags: Alastair Cook, Asafa Powell, Ashton Agar, Australia, Brad Haddin, Chris Rodgers, Cricket, DRS, England Cricket Team, Geoff Boycott, Graeme Swann, Ian Bell, Investec Ashes 2013, James Anderson, Joe Root, Jonathon Trott, Kevin Pietersen, Lord's, Matt Prior, MCC, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Peter Siddle, Phil Hughes, Shane Watson, Stephen Finn, Steve Smith, Stuart Broad, Tyson Gay, Worcestershire CCC
Posted on May 28, 2013
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It seems like every week there is some sort of controversy in Formula 1 – whether it be accusations of cheating or teammates falling out, there is always a story for the press to cover and make something out of nothing. However, the 2013… Continue Reading “It’s Just Not Cricket – Literally!”
Category: CricketTags: ' Formula 1, 2012 Chinese GP, 2013 Monaco GP, 2013 Spanish GP, Caterham, David Coulthard, Ferrari, FIA, Giedo van der Garde, Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus GP, Mercedes GP, Pirelli, Red Bull Racing
Posted on May 20, 2013
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Hamish Rutherford – castled! James Anderson and Stuart Broad produced a masterful display of swing bowling to see England to a comfortable victory in the first Test over New Zealand at Lord’s – but they didn’t have it all their own way until that… Continue Reading “A Solid Start”
Category: CricketTags: Alastair Cook, Brian Lara, Bruce Martin, Cricket, David Warner, England, Hamist Rutherford, Investec Test Series 2013, James Anderson, Joe Root, Jonathon Trott, Jonnie Bairstow, Kevin Pietersen, Lord's, Neil Wagner, New Zealand, Nick Compton, Peter Fulton, Ross Taylor, Stephen Finn, Stuart Broad, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
Posted on December 28, 2012
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Over the years there have been some truly amazing and career-defining Ashes series – from Botham’s Ashes at the start of the ‘80s to England’s first win Down Under for 24 years, England v Australia is a rivalry that sets a precedent for world… Continue Reading “Forget 1981, 2005 and 2010/11 – 2013 is going to be the best yet”
Category: CricketTags: 2013, Alastair Cook, Ashes, Australia Cricket Board, Ben Hilfenhaus, Chris Tremlett, Cricket, England Cricket Board, Graham Onions, Jackson Bird, James Anderson, James Pattinson, John Hastings, Matt Prior, Matthew Wade, Michael Clarke, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Peter Siddle, Revenge, Steve Finn, Stuart Broad, Tim Bresnan, Trent Copeland
Posted on November 1, 2012
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So, Alistair Cook is the new England Test captain with the job of taking England back to the number 1 spot in the long format. But I think he has a greater job in trying to stop the team becoming the laughing stock of… Continue Reading “Over to you chef…”
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