Post Murali, Sri Lanka have a big problem
[caption id="attachment_1765" caption="Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan. AP Photo/Aman Sharma"][/caption] Beyond Ian Bell sealing his ton, there seemed little point in the First Test…
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[caption id="attachment_1765" caption="Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan. AP Photo/Aman Sharma"][/caption] Beyond Ian Bell sealing his ton, there seemed little point in the First Test…
Poor Werner Herzog. The mighty German auteur must have thought that he alone had a handle on any absurdity of the human condition involving…
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Cheers for that Rob – a lot more substantial than my piece, but I still remain bemused by the whole business. I suppose there’s only one bloke that can possibly ever explain it….and he doesn’t seem to be able to explain it.
World Cup quirks: Gavaskar's go-slow.
Homer – Yes it was a bit of a glib line, but I think Gavaskar’s strident character did play a part in both incidents (but give me a strident opener and commentator anyday). Vinay – many thanks indeed.
World Cup quirks: Gavaskar's go-slow.
FD, I said some people do. I don´t and I think Big Jacques has never quite got the credit he deserves fro his immense stats and performances, including that incredible pain-laden innings recently….
Are cricketers just too nice these days?
Must be honest and say I know little about Maddinson but will do some research. Bit premature but (like poss many people) I thought “Hmm, v Gowery” when I first saw some clips of Khawaja. Chappell was a lovely bat. Slightly dodgy ODI captain.
Watson belts Australia to close win
Come on Marcel, it is basically a glorified skin trade. I think you’re being a bit prou-dish…;)
Three things to watch for at IPL4
Whoops, thanks Vinay! I’ll ask the eds to change it. I got lost in the auction whirlwind…;(
Three things to watch for at IPL4
VC, don’t let Bob Willis hear you say that.
JB, yes you’re absolutely right about Malinga and Mendis. It’s a real shame Mendis’s mysteries have been unravelled so quickly, but I guess he’s relatively young so maybe he’ll develop a Warney-type ability to conjure up a new ball every couple of years.
Post Murali, Sri Lanka have a big problem