After going back and forth in the ODI and T20 series, Sri Lanka and Australia finally turned their collective gaze toward the Tests. Here’s the first report card of the series. Choosing Your Lane Grade: C Sri Lanka won the toss and batted first. After just… Read More »The Liebke Report Card, Sri Lanka vs Australia first Test: Superhuman skipper, stoic Smudge
Australia have thrashed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in Galle, bowling the hosts out in a session and claiming their fastest Test victory in 20 years. In a comprehensive display, Australia took only 22.5 overs to roll through Sri Lanka for 113 in their second… Read More »1-0! Lyon and Head – yep, Travis Head – rip through Sri Lanka for emphatic 10-wicket win
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper insists the sense of occasion is not lost on his team despite their late arrival into a subdued Perth for Saturday’s first Test against England. In an odd twist, the Wallabies arrived in town 48 hours before kickoff, while England have… Read More »Aussies ‘have to throw punches’, Poms to target rookies at lineout – everything Hooper and Lawes said at captains’ call
Right now we have the situation where three NRL clubs are looking to lock in a new coach after having removed their existing ones. However, historically there are very few coaches that have walked into dysfunctional clubs and put them on the path to success.… Read More »Eyes wide open: Why every coach is doomed to failure if club is dysfunctional
With a top talent like Kevin Durant available, teams will be throwing trade offers left, right and centre to bring him to their team, but what is his most likely destination?