Australia’s decline as a Test side has seen blame levelled at many areas, but the significantly changed domestic structure over the past couple of decades should probably be at the top of the list.
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“From Tony Cozier, through the cab driver in Barbados to the man in the stands at Sabina Park, they all said the same – “The maan could bat”.
Growing up in Cape Town, one of the most beautiful urban landscapes in the world, putting down roots in the Midlands county of Warwickshire, and joining the World?s best batsmen at the top of the international rankings; Jonathan Trott has evolved from a much travelled batsman to a prospective legend in England whites in recent months.
In this feature Martin looks back almost 25 years, to an infamous spat between an England captain, and a Pakistani umpire.
Babylon Definition : Babylon From a Rastafarian perspective, Babylon is the historically white-European colonial and imperialist power structure which has oppressed Blacks and other people of color.
Jake Howe takes a look at what’s gone wrong for Yorkshire this year and what the Tykes can do about it.
Get along to the 3rd Test between England and Sri Lanka at the Rose Bowl thanks to npower and Cricket Web.
Guest feature writer Martyn Corrin looks at England’s push to become number one world Test-playing nation and asks the question, are they the real deal?
In his last attempt at picking a themed XI, for the time being at least, Martin looks at those who the grim reaper took from us in tragic circumstances.
In this feature Martin is selecting his favourite XI again – this time his theme involves going just about as far back as it is possible to go.