As an admitted “cricket tragic” I have been shocked by the sudden death of Shane Warne. Particularly so soon after the passing of Rod Marsh. It was my pleasure to have met both. I accosted Warne when he was standing alone, having a smoke, beneath that spaceship like Media Stand at Lord's. I don't recall … Continue reading Warnie
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Travel Log – Ashes to Ashes
Here we go again... Saturday 10th August, 2019 Riots in Hong Kong and a very deep atmospheric low over south-eastern Australia gave rise to more than the usual pre-departure concerns about this trip. The latter meant Sydney Airport’s strong westerly winds reduced runway availability to the single east-west strip and we were 90 minutes late … Continue reading Travel Log – Ashes to Ashes
A Great Letter-Alan Jones on Ball Tampering
This is a great letter. The ACB should take notice. https://www.2gb.com/alans-letter-to-cricket-australia-ceo-james-sutherland/
Australian Cricket Captain Steve Smith
Steve Smith made a great error of judgement. The disgrace of being stood down by the CA and sent home, on top of the ICC penalty of one Test and his total last Test Match fee, should be sufficient punishment.This is particularly the case when you consider the precedents of light punishments handed out to … Continue reading Australian Cricket Captain Steve Smith
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