As the end of another summer of cricket nears, the narrative surrounding the state of the Test match format has never been more alarming. While the five-day game has long been regarded as the pinnacle of the sport, its status is clearly under threat, shown… Read More »The dying art of digging in: Has T20 wrecked the technique and temperament of the modern Test batter?
Picture it. You’ve returned to work after the Christmas break, you are slowly returning to the habits you had before the luxurious Christmas period, where work seemed like a distant memory. All of a sudden, your partner suggests going to the night time session of… Read More »Melbourne, still the unchallenged sporting capital of the world
Last week I wrote how records in test cricket can last an incredibly long time before they’re broken (if they are at all). I looked at five or six records that will last the test of time, and also some records that have stood for… Read More »Which One Day International cricket records can be beaten – and which ones are untouchable?
The Socceroos were far from impressive for a third straight match at the Asian Cup but thanks to a bewildering gift from the match officials secured a 1-1 draw with Uzbekistan to top Group B. The point was enough for Uzbekistan to finish in second,… Read More »‘No fluency, seem rigid’: Socceroos ride their luck to the top of Asian Cup group but key failure shows huge cause for concern
A hot and bothered Novak Djokovic has bounded into yet another Australian Open semi-final with a hard-fought win over Taylor Fritz amid farcical scheduling at Melbourne Park. The pesky American 12th seed made life difficult for 36-year-old Djokovic on Tuesday afternoon in their sweltering quarter-final… Read More »‘Suffocating’: Djoker opts for desperate measures to avoid meltdown amidst farcical scenes