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Todd Murphy’s haul of 7/124 on debut, followed up by his tidy figures of 3/75 in the second Test, give the possibility if not…
There has been a lot of consternation after this Indian series about Dave Warner's inability to perform overseas. That is hardly surprising, given his…
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Dave – perhaps it was listening to Alan McGilvray and then watching the highlights. Also having the ABC cricket book and filling in the scorecard at the back of the book.
Is a brilliant Test debut a blessing or a curse?
I love “River” by Bruce Springstein also.
Is a brilliant Test debut a blessing or a curse?
Some info on Bob Massie from a well-connected friend.
“He is fine fellow – a good cricket coach and was an educated radio cricket analyst.
As to his demise, he went to the Caribbean in 1973. During the tour he got injured and did not rehabilitate well. When he did recover, he had lost his bowling rhythm and disastrously – his ability to swing the ball. – his gifted point of difference.”
That also was the same tour that Dennis Lille sustained his back injury.
Is a brilliant Test debut a blessing or a curse?
Yes he was the Gilchrist prototype though opening and keeper is an extra pressure. Faruk Engineer from India did for a while I recall.
Is a brilliant Test debut a blessing or a curse?
We had an opener Wayne Phillips who smashed 159 on debut then disappeared shortly thereafter.
Is a brilliant Test debut a blessing or a curse?
We have won the toss twice and had the best of conditions also.
'I'm as much to blame as anyone': Cummins admits Aussies batted 'too up-tempo' in Delhi implosion
Given Bancroft’s form it is hard to ignore the case for replacing Warner with him.
‘I’m not in a rut … If selectors feel I’m not worthy, so be it’: Warner’s refusal to retire puts ball in Bailey's court