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December19

The First Time Pt. 1: Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe astonished the world with their performance in their nation’s inaugural test in 1992, outplaying an experienced India side and drawing the match easily. How did they manage such a feat?

December11

A real Test for England

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The atrocities that took place in the City of Mumbai will never be forgotten, but England have now finally received the green light to progress with the Indian tour, and cricket will be doing its utmost to bring a welcome distraction to the nation.

December08

Elementary for Symonds my dear Watson

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Does Andrew Symonds really deserve his spot in the Australian Test Side ahead of Shane Watson at this point of time? I think Watson can consider himself extremely unlucky at the moment, and I’ll tell you why.

November29

Sport Matters

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Three English seasons have now passed since live Test cricket was removed completely from free-to-air television. Matters are serious already and will only get worse. It is down to the British government to stop this happening.

November18

The Captain’s Conundrum

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In January Ricky Ponting’s team was heavily criticised for their “win at all costs” mentality in the Sydney Test. Recently, the captain was vilified for putting compliance with a playing condition ahead of his side’s chances of winning. The media and cricketing public cannot have it both ways.

November15

An Australian Low Point

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The recently finished Australian tour of India ended with its fair share of action and excitement. Could Australia chase down such a mammoth lead? With such a long batting order anything was possible. However as the top order began to throw their wickets away – one by one – one got the sense that this Australian team had little idea what it was doing, which really was the theme of the ill fated tour.

November13

The Rise and Rise of Australia – Part Two

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Australia’s recent loss in India, their first in over three years and their second in eight, has once more set tongues wagging about their decline. This is nothing new of course, but the hints of truth are stronger than ever now. So we look back at “Australia’s era”, in a two-part special.

November11

The Rise and Rise of Australia – Part One

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Australia’s recent loss in India, their first in over three years and their second in eight, has once more set tongues wagging about their decline. This is nothing new of course, but the hints of truth are stronger than ever now. So we look back at “Australia’s era”, in a two-part special.