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Damien Fleming AKA 'The bowlologist' was one of Australia's greatest swing bowlers - perfecting the fine art of getting a cricket ball to hoop. In a highly competitive era of Australian cricket, Fleming played 20 Test matches between 1994 and 2001 and 88 ODIs. He was part of Australia's 1999 World Cup-winning team and he held his nerve against South Africa's swashbuckling Lance Klusener. His bowling and a bit of ten-pin bowling helping Australia to the final in dramatic circumstances. Fleming is part of Channel Seven's commentary team for The Ashes this summer. You can also find him on The Bowlology Report podcast.
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We needed to wait a day and a half for more play after bad light delays, rain delays and wet outfield delays - but…
Usman Khawaja just keeps on getting better even at the age of 36 when batters are supposed to be slowing down.
Marnus got the rub of the green then the rough end of the pineapple.
Ashton Agar can cement a spot in the Australian tour of India with a strong display in Sydney.
There was a gulf in class as big as the MCG in the second Test.
Nathan Lyon is now an honorary member of the Fast Bowlers Cartel.
Sweltering conditions at the MCG made for a tough day's play for everyone - but for one man, it was an afternoon he'll never…
Not many teams in world cricket have the luxury of a number six batsmen who can bowl 140 kilometres an hour-plus, get steepling bounce…
Boland or Hazlewood - you can't lose either way.
David Warner has just two Tests to save his career.
Cricket is a funny game. As we saw with the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash, it's a bizarre game that can leave you…
The Proteas quicks are nasty but Australia's batting should be strong enough to withstand their onslaught.
After Day 2 in Adelaide, all the talk was about how good Michael Neser had been. Then on Day 3, it was Scott Boland…
After he went wicketless in the first innings in Adelaide and saw his Test bowling average balloon out to above 10, the gags about…
Another day, another domination for Australia with both bat and ball. And perhaps the most encouraging sign of all was the excellent last session…
Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne stood tall on day 1 of the second Test.
Here's my second XI who can step in at any time if any of the Australian team is out.
Pat Cummins should put his feet up in Adelaide if there's any doubt over his fitness.
You've got to take your hat off to the West Indies. Since being batted out of the game by the Australians, they've wanted to…
How good is Pat Cummins? Up there with McGrath and DK in my book.
Hey Pop, Agree Wood selections and performances gave England a big lift. He wasn’t as effective 2nd innings so we need a Plan (Tailenders in particularly ) to blunt the pace and bowl more overs then they want him too. Re next two test matches. Team balance and structures are so depended on the pitch and overcast conditions. I was told be ex English players Headingley would turn . It didn’t. Which made it hard for Murphy . Old Trafford I’ve been told is the quickest and liveliest pitch. Lets see what is produced ????
Flem’s Verdict: No momentum change after narrow loss but Warner on last chance and Aussies need Wood plan
😂 😂
FLEM’S VERDICT: Green a gun, Uzzy on fire, new spinners step up - Plenty to like for Aussies' revenge mission
😂 😂 I want more than one wicket per Test
FLEM’S VERDICT: Green a gun, Uzzy on fire, new spinners step up - Plenty to like for Aussies' revenge mission
Fitzy 5 goals in debut for swans
Unfortunately numerous knee issues
Genuine funny guy 😂
FLEM'S VERDICT: The key change needed to help Aussies overcome odds in India
That’s what I meant by slowing things down . Particularly when you first come to the crease . Or you lose quick wickets
FLEM'S VERDICT: The key change needed to help Aussies overcome odds in India
Agree the low bounce was always going to make sweeping risky. I thought Usman and Handscomb showed in the first innings. A game built on percentage play around their own distinctive styles. 2nd Innings Travis Head played the way he should in those conditions but he is unique player who looks to attack.
But the rest on the 2nd inning was just panic ..trusted game plans went out he door
FLEM’S VERDICT: Shellshocked … panicked - Aussie collapse like watching a car crash in slow motion
Not sure . Merv always says he on a diet !! A Seaford diet , He sees food and eats it !
FLEM’S VERDICT: Shellshocked … panicked - Aussie collapse like watching a car crash in slow motion
I think so for the next test match. Usman last 12 months has been incredible. But Warner needs runs in Dehli !!
But it would be intriguing to see who replaces him . We are hearing Head’s best chance to get back in as an opener but Renshaw opens for Queensland and is batting in the middle order ?
FLEM'S VERDICT: Head must come back but Aussies need to change game plan or they’ll get another thrashing
I reckon Josh Achillies would mean missing the next Test . I thought he bowled excellent reverse swing in the Sydney Test .
But if we don’t score enough runs in the First innings of the Test I reckon it will be too late for our bowlers to peg it back.
FLEM'S VERDICT: Head must come back but Aussies need to change game plan or they’ll get another thrashing
I thought Renshaw ( Not that he was out there for that long) would play the sweeps like we saw in the BBL.
FLEM'S VERDICT: Head must come back but Aussies need to change game plan or they’ll get another thrashing
Agree re Warner M.O.S 😱 Travis Head for me . Good performance in all Tests including match winning innings at the Gabba
FLEM’S VERDICT: Underwhelming end to red-hot summer but Aussies on track to conquer India, England and world
Thanks for feedback Sgt. 👍
FLEM’S VERDICT: Underwhelming end to red-hot summer but Aussies on track to conquer India, England and world
The 2004 fast bowling plan i think Kasper came up with a fair bit of that. Wide of the crease angling in with strong leg side fields plenty of dot balls and working on Indian batsman patience. McGrath, Diz and Kasper were fantastic with their discipline. And Warney played a huge role as well.
FLEM’S VERDICT: Underwhelming end to red-hot summer but Aussies on track to conquer India, England and world
Some great points Pierro. Morris extra ball speed plus reverse swing could work in India if Starc is not fit. Renshaw = Opener but played in middle order as the selectors rate his playing of spin which is good but an indictment on other middle orders players in oz. Re Trophy name I’m not sold on one but like it when the two legends played a bit of cricket against each other …Warne/Cullinan ????
FLEM’S VERDICT: Underwhelming end to red-hot summer but Aussies on track to conquer India, England and world
Mike Proctor would balance this SAF team beautifully 👍
FLEM'S VERDICT on Boland vs Hazlewood, Warner’s 100th, Warnie’s hat-trick and how to fix Proteas
Yes 4 day Test minimum would be great. Id like SAF to bolster batting . Not sure if any of the SAF Batsman bowl and part time pace/spin?
FLEM'S VERDICT on Boland vs Hazlewood, Warner’s 100th, Warnie’s hat-trick and how to fix Proteas
Geoff good thoughts there. I commentated the ODI Aust v England at SCG . The square was bare . The talk was about excess rain and cool air. Last night I saw one heavily grassed pitch maybe for Test. I actually wouldn’t mind a turner at the SCG to change things up. Also with a n Indian tour approaching a chance for Aussies to play 2 spinners and our batman to play a Test in spinning conditions
FLEM'S VERDICT on Boland vs Hazlewood, Warner’s 100th, Warnie’s hat-trick and how to fix Proteas
Re Warner Replacements. Harris is in the squad . Matty Renshaw has been back opening the batting For Queensland and scoring runs. He was okay in India a few years ago with a couple of 50’s .
FLEM'S VERDICT: Warner needs runs to save Test career, Head's on fire, Gabba pitch more grass than class
Travis Heads = Match winner. His 100’s v England last year and now a 90 on green bowler dominated pitch should be rated at the highest quality .
FLEM'S VERDICT: Warner needs runs to save Test career, Head's on fire, Gabba pitch more grass than class
Exactly 👍
FLEM'S VERDICT: Herculean Head worthy of Gilchrist comparisons... but don't count out South Africa just yet
I’m a fan but I thought Ngidi was the weakest link in the bowling attack . Lacked pace and his late outswinger , And as you said SAF have pace options
FLEM'S VERDICT: Herculean Head worthy of Gilchrist comparisons... but don't count out South Africa just yet
Thanks Lance i reckon there might be plenty of excitement to come this series
FLEM'S VERDICT: Herculean Head worthy of Gilchrist comparisons... but don't count out South Africa just yet
???? ???? I don’t know why the other teams haven’t worked on this !!
FLEM’S VERDICT: Aussie bats will be too strong for fired-up Proteas pacemen but watch out for Rabada
Really looking forward to this series. Both Pace attacks are awesome.
FLEM’S VERDICT: Aussie bats will be too strong for fired-up Proteas pacemen but watch out for Rabada
Some gold there VM 😂
Flem’s Verdict: No momentum change after narrow loss but Warner on last chance and Aussies need Wood plan