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National Selection Panel needs to be held accountable
5 Mar 2013We were clearly dominated early in the second Test. India have outplayed us in every facet of this Test match and series thus far. However, I won’t blame our players. It isn’t fair on them; they’re busting a gut out there and doing their best. What isn’t our best, though, is the XI we’ve selected. [...]
Mr Inverarity, your choices are losing fans
1 Feb 2013Dear Mr Inverarity. I’m a cricket fan, a lover of the game and now I’m close to considering myself as a former Australian supporter. I fear there may be more in that very same boat soon, and the responsibility lies with you. Yesterday you announced Australia’s squad for the upcoming tour of India. In said [...]
The Khawaja enigma
30 Jan 2013Usman Khawaja is touted as Australia’s next in line and he showed why for the Prime Minister’s XI yesterday. He built a solid 69 against the touring West Indies. Already this season he is the Sheffield Shield’s fourth leading run-scorer. He has been praised as one of the brightest young batting talents in Australia. He [...]
Why Australia can win the Ashes
26 Jan 2013I’m still undecided as to who will go on to win the Ashes. An away tour for the Ashes against a fantastic, balanced and experienced English side is always going to be among cricket’s greatest tests. However, I’m willing to be optimistic, fly in the face of articles written before mine and look for reasons [...]
Is Ed Cowan good enough?
14 Jan 2013When Shane Watson was ruled out of the 2011/12 summer and Phil Hughes’ form had dipped to an unparalleled low, Australia found itself with a dearth of quality opening batsmen. David Warner had just cemented his place with a brilliant hundred at Hobart, but who would partner him against India? Ed Cowan was the man [...]
Does the Australian Test team need an all-rounder?
13 Jan 2013I’m always up for a good debate on The Roar. Yesterday I was at odds with another user on the issue of whether an all-rounder is necessary in the Australian Test side. Shane Watson’s injury problems have led to the possibility that the vice-captain will forego his bowling duties. He has proven himself a worthwhile [...]
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