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It is with great regret that all of us have seen the end of the regular cricket season. Often the final nail of a…
Nathan Lyon, despite making a credible entry to this Indian Test Series, is still under pressure to maintain his position in an evolving Australian…
Is it a pipe-dream? Yes, probably. He got an extended run during the last Ashes, and didn’t capitalise. But the thing I like about it is that he’s pursuing what he values- a bit like Jarryd Hayne. They’ve got a fair bit to lose (potential money/ fans/achievements in previous sport/format), but they’re doing it anyway. Good on them, and it sends a good message to kids also to follow your dreams.
Is Bailey's Test comeback a pipedream?
Last 3 series of career thus far- Marcus North – 262 runs at average less than 24.
Steve Smith 923 runs at 44.
As stated, this is why- Smith’s average is climbing, North’s (conversely) was heading South (pardon the pun). That and like SS said, a winning team doesn’t need to change as much.
Compared to Steve Smith, was Marcus North hard done by?