The Third Test of the 1981 Ashes series is one of the most remarkable games in the history of Anglo-Australian cricket. And it was…
The Third Test of the 1981 Ashes series is one of the most remarkable games in the history of Anglo-Australian cricket. And it was…
[caption id="attachment_2672" align="alignnone" width="400" caption="Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and Justin Langer walk out onto the ground - AAP Image/Jenny Evans"][/caption] A few weeks ago,…
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World Series Cricket (WSC) started in 1977 due to the late Kerry Packer's failure to get official cricket for his Nine Network. WSC caused…
World Series Cricket (WSC) started in 1977 due to the late Kerry Packer's failure to get official cricket for his Nine Network. WSC caused…
World Series Cricket (WSC) started in 1977 due to the late Kerry Packer's failure to get official cricket for his Nine Network. WSC caused…
The Third Test of the 1981 Ashes series is one of the most remarkable games in the history of Anglo-Australian cricket. And it was…
2013
Great article and I well remember watching this in England as a little boy and becoming hooked on the ashes. But I cant …(more)