ICC World Cup: After two tight semis the host nations will meet in Melbourne
The quarter finals were all a bit disappointing, in that the favourites won fairly comfortably. Still, it has worked beautifully for the ICC with…
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I am a fifty something male from Sydney. My particular sporting interests are Cricket and NRL. I am a mad Bulldog fan (as they all are) but can be very rational analysing teams. I can be found at www.thelazyphoenix.com. My opinions are slightly irreverent and hopefully entertaining.
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The 20 test criterion is the issue. In the olden days that could take 5 years, but today maybe 18 months. Plenty of batsmen have had a glory period where they had Bradmanesque averages.
Longevity must be a factor as well.
Adam Voges makes me mad
Matthews was always selected incorrectly as a front line spinner. He should have been the number six batsman and backup spinner. His record was vastly better when he had another spinner selected.
In Shield he had Murray Bennett at the other end.
Turner or Maxwell must tour India
and by David’s strange statistics makes him number 1 ever.
Who is the greatest Test cricket all-rounder?
Both !! No, Dougie Walters for me – what a legend.
Who are your all-time favourite Australian cricketers?
That would be Kevin Ryan…
Tony Williams deservingly dropped for un-Bulldog-like behaviour
This needs to go to the bunker….”Bernie, I think they’re guilty. can you just check the minutes, phone records, hard drives and look for any block plays”
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If a bloke stays down, put him in the head bin. If it’s legit, then they get a penalty and it goes on report. If not….then it counts as a normal interchange.
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Father John played Rugby LEAGUE for Australia
Why Will Hopoate's decision is a problem for the NRL
And the Warriors from memory.
Anyway, as a Bulldog fan, I don’t remember any sympathy at all. So Parra fans, take it up the Chaminda and move on…
Fans should not be punished for Eels' salary cap mismanagement
On the topic of care factor – I care a lot about BBL. I chose the Thunder from day one and have lived through the nadirs and finally the zenith. Having said that, I couldn’t give a rats about T20 Worlds cups or any other internationals.
Test cricket, however, I bleed for.
One dayers are fun to watch, but no razor blades required – until the World Cup, which I love.
My sporting circle companions are of the same opinion, and seemingly so are the Aussie players.
Twenty20: It's just not cricket
Touche!! I would have 4 points per match. One point each for a draw, then the winner gets another 2. All proper winners get 4.
This is not an endorsement of golden point, which is stupid, just acceptance.
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Why the hell isn't Cameron Boyce going to India?
I am surprised at Boyce missing out. I think Zampa bowls a bit quicker, which will suit Indian conditions rather than the loopier Boyce. Mind you, I cant see Agar the Orribles nude nuts saving us. Finch is a better left arm option with his side arm filth.
Why the hell isn't Cameron Boyce going to India?
Hastings is one of those guys that plays above his ability – good luck to him. Maxwell is the polar opposite, all the skill and an empty skull.
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That would be Clarrie Grimmett – not Bill O’Reilly, bro
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So we can add an “o” onto it, obviously…
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But can Smith play lead guitar?
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