Test Hopes Bashed
Its an emotional day for Australian cricket. The great man Ricky Ponting has retired, probably the greatest Australian batsman most people alive today will ever see. We must move on however, and there is...
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AUS v SA Preview, with some Dodgy Stats
There has been so much said about the quality of the South African Bowling attack. But really, its the top 2 that are the worry – guns Steyn and Philander. Get through these guys...
Baggy Green Safety Check
With the Test squad announced, we evaluate how safe each player is in their Baggy Green. We will presume that Starc will be named at 12th man.
Mark Cosgrove Profile
Mark ‘Cozzie’ Cosgrove, is one of the few remaining ‘large’ athletes on the Australian sporting landscape. With the increasing ‘professionalisation’ of cricket, those who don’t fit a certain profile are frowned upon and encouraged...
Trent Copeland Profile
Too slow. That’s all you will hear around the media about Trent Copeland on why he’ll never make it on the international stage. Personally, I cringe every time I hear it. The ridiculously tall...
TC Ink Endorsed Players
An important part of all cricketer’s careers is securing sponsorship and endorsements in order to support them financially, progress their careers and enhance their personal brand. A totally unimportant part and something they couldn’t...
CA Contracts 12/13 – Question Marks (As Always)
Cricket Australia have cut down the amount of contracts handed out from 25 down to 17. This was always going to cause a bit of controversy and a few raised eyebrows. I’m happy with...
Top 6 Worst Major Australian Sporting Team Names
The announcement of the name for the new Western Sydney soccer team this week had me up in arms, screaming for originality. While I’m still not convinced, further reflection had me thinking that the...
Warner too Slow
Out of all the Australian batsman, David Warner is the last who I would have expected to be criticising for batting too slowly in a one dayer. But in yesterday’s loss to Sri Lanka...