In the last two years West Indies cricket has gone backwards… In the Test arena, just about every match involving the Calypso Kids has resulted in a loss from positions of dominance, most recently displayed during the tour of England. But why? There is no doubting that West Indies cricket is far from the ferocious [...]
In light of recent events within Australian cricket we have seen Shane Watson batting down the order. Googlie Cricket blog loves watching Shane Watson batting, but couldn’t help but write this poem. ——— Shane Watson’s Down Under Odyssey Read to the melody of Men at Work’s “Land Down Under” ——— Travellin’ in the fired [...]
It would be easy to forget we are smack bang in the middle of a Test season with Australia’s vital home series against India looming as a post Christmas day hangover. Jostling for our attention like a wind-up toy monkey from the local Chinese discount store, the Big Bash League is noisy and tacky, but oh [...]
I am a little bit drunk. Have you ever been to The Vic in Richmond to watch the last session of Test Match cricket during sundown? If not, you are missing something really special. The Punter Ponting – my man, the fighter, junk-yard dog, street brawler, captain of Australia, the great one. I had a [...]
Well, it’s Stumps or bad light, whichever way you see it. Something we see far too often these days in Test Match cricket. Let’s have a look at the wickets which have fallen so far. The Australians have bowled OK, the Black Caps have batted poorly. Take a look at the Test Match cricket highlights thus far. [...]
The Michael Clarke toss record is abysmal. Suprise, suprise he has lost the toss again. It’s overcast in Brisbane, the pitch has a tinge of green. May not be the worst toss to lose for Australia – The overhead conditions and early pace could make batting difficult for the New Zealanders, it is crucial they [...]
Test Match Cricket has arrived! Can’t you just feel the inertia pulling you toward the couch for two months of sizzling sausages, stupidity and senseless commentary banter? We are spoiled for choice as cricket lovers this Summer. To begin, we can expect one of the closest tussles between the Aussies and our neighbours across the [...]
How long until we see David Warner batting in Test matches? More importantly, is the David Warner batting style suited to the longer form of the game? Experts, past players and administration sit on either side of the fence. What is the value of a wicket? Ask an economist and they will tell you it’s [...]
It is tea time in Cape Town, what a start to the series, what a game of Test Match cricket. Losing the toss could be a double edged sword. On one hand, Smith was happy to bowl, which on paper seems a good choice at this stage. From the first ball Steyn had it talking [...]
Shane Watson injury, it is a common story these days. If Shane Watson was a thoroughbred racehorse his record would read something like 30 starts, 2 wins, 15 placings and 3 DNF (did not finish). The local form guide would rate him as an “honest trier with plenty of potential, but one who has failed [...]