ArchiveMarch 2015

Nothing to Fear? The Australian Ashes Squad

When a team in any sport is announced weeks, or in this case months, ahead of a big tournament, it’s usually a sign of intent. It shows that a squad is settled, confident and isn’t too fussed about what the opposition might do. It basically says: ‘we’re coming for you, and we think we’re gonna win’. There are usually practical reasons for naming a squad early too, but it certainly lays down a marker. When England won the rugby World Cup in 2003, everyone knew...

A Tribute To Our Australian Overlords

So there you have it. Australia are world champions – something most of us predicted months ago. I haven’t looked back at the history books, but I’d be surprised if any country has won a world cup so easily. The Aussies were streets ahead of any other team in the tournament and thoroughly deserved their title. You tend to get exactly what you deserve in professional sport: the Aussies got their day of national celebration, whereas England …. well, exactly. As a miserable...

A Pessimist’s Preview of the World Cup Final

They say catches win matches and they’re right. But I’d wager fast bowling wins more. I’m not talking about your bog standard 85mph kind of fast bowling; I’m referring to 95mph, get the pulse racing and hold on to the seat of your pants type stuff. This is why, in my humble opinion, Australia will blow New Zealand away in the World Cup final. I really hope I’m wrong folks, but I just can’t see the Kiwis pulling off an upset. The Black Caps have plenty of talent and spirit, but I don’t think...

Australia Advance, Naturally

I’ve never understood why the Aussie national anthem is called ‘Advance Australia Fair’. From where I’m sitting, there’s absolutely nothing fair about Australia and Australians at all. They get to bask in beautiful heat most of the year (all year in many cities), there’s sod all rainfall and the landscape is diverse and jaw-droppingly beautiful. From the great barrier reef and dense rainforest of Queensland, to the rugged beauty of Uluru and Kakadu National...

Unsung Hero Triumphs As South Africa Hear the Fat Lady Sing

Paging Dr Heimlich … no that’s incredibly harsh. South Africa didn’t really choke. Although their fielding let them down a little at the end, the Kiwis deserved to win. Nobody handed victory to them on a plate. Grant Elliott, an unsung hero for so long, was the star of the show. He guided New Zealand home with a perfectly paced innings of the highest quality. He didn’t panic when the Proteas put together a string of dot balls; he simply waited for the right ball to hit...

Kamal Gets the Hump

For some strange reason, whenever I get a taxi home from Sevenoaks station, I always get picked up by the same driver. He’s a passionate, and ever so slightly crazy, Bangladesh supporter. He was not a happy chap on Friday night. Having had several pints of ale, I can’t remember exactly what he said, but it went something like this: “Aleem Dar is a cheat; the ICC is corrupt; the umpires gave Rohit Sharma not out because they’re in India’s pocket; if it wasn’t...

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