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For a man who has just done an underwear commercial and dates a supermodel, Michael Clarke’s recent comments about a split in world cricket shows a surprisingly mature and thoughtful side to the man. I say “surprising” because whilst Clarke is many things – flamboyant diamond ear-ring, dyed blonde hair and a reputation for […]
In recent times anyway, it seems that so many of India’s renaissance efforts have come at the hands of the Delhi Daredevil, Virender Sehwag. And daredevil, he is, by name and by nature.
I am writing this post, just as India have lost their first wicket at Galle. Sehwag looks to be in swashbuckling […]
It’s not often I get to bask in the glory of sage predictions but I’m doing just that after the First Test in Colombo. Mendis’ stunning debut and Murali’s proven pedigree indeed proved to be an irresistible combination, as predicted in my blog a few days ago when I previewed the series.
Anyone can get […]
There’s a breathless hush in the close to-night
Ten to make and the match to win
A bumping pitch and a blinding light,
An hour to play, and the last man in.
And it’s not for the sake of a ribboned coat.
Or the selfish hope of a season’s fame,
But his captain’s hand on his shoulder smote
“Play up! Play up! […]
For the next few days, despite the chill of a Brisbane winter (I can hear my Canadian friends giggling!!), I might turn my head north to the warm sun and focus on the enthralling series ahead between India and Sri Lanka.
It is something that I’ve been looking forward to for a long time, not just […]
Let’s open the batting with some real intent then. Fearless or foolish – let’s take the bowling by the scruff of the neck and make our intentions clear. What do we think T20 cricket will do for the game in the long run? Is this cricket’s ultimate revenge, slaves selling off their masters?
I’ve got to […]
The idea of being described as a “cricket tramp” quite appeals to my warped sense of humour. Blogging for an international website can be a dangerous business unless one can truly claim that national loyalties play no part whatsoever in the opinions being put forward for public slaughter.
Truly, I can claim that dubious honour – […]