Richie Benaud was Colin Ritchie’s hero as a boy, then something earth-shattering occurred.
[This piece was first published in 2012 – it is timely we reprise it. Vale Richie. – Ed]
An unusual Richie Benaud memory from the Sydney Cricket Ground
April 10, 2015 by 3 Comments
It’s funny how you bump into people. On this sad day for Australians, leave your memory of the grand commentator. Vale Richie Benaud.
Nobody Can Bowl
April 9, 2015 by 10 Comments
Rob Bath argues that cricket is now totally a batsman’s game, with everything stacked in the favour of those wielding the willow. Nobody can bowl….
Only Australia Sledges the Opposition…
April 3, 2015 by 6 Comments
Much has been said about the appearance of a lack of grace or class within the current Australian Cricket team. Pat White, from Cricket Froth brings a new angle to the discussion. [And pictures that add a new dimension to the discussion. – Ed]
ICC World Cup Final-Australia v New Zealand: Bring on Lords!
March 31, 2015 by 16 Comments
Luke Reynolds realised a long-held dream of being at an ICC World Cup final. The day – in almost every regard – didn’t disappoint.
Some thoughts on a Summer of Cricket
March 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
And so the long summer of cricket is over. Yvette Wroby takes a compassionate and learned look back on key moments and major players.
Lou: ANZAC Cricket
March 30, 2015 by 2 Comments
Lou reflects on the ANZAC coincidence in the World Cup final.
2015 ICC World Cup – Final: For Love of Underdogs and the Australian Way (and Blog – add your comments)
March 29, 2015 by 41 Comments
Matt Zurbo argues the case that, if you’re really in touch with what it means to be Australian, then you’ll be barracking for New Zealand today.
What do you reckon? Add your pre-game comments. And join in the conversation during the game.
The Aussies: Fast, Brilliant, Creative, Daring and in the Final. (So why can’t I like them?)
March 29, 2015 by 21 Comments
Sean Curtain respects – but doesn’t like – the way the Australian cricket team go about their work on the field. Moreso after moments in Thursday evening’s Australia v India ICC World Cup semi-final.
2015 ICC World Cup Final: Call for Writers
March 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The final of the ICC 2015 World Cup looms large. If the usual trans-Tasman rivalry wasn’t enough to heat this one up, there’s also four years (and countless Bledisloe Cup meets) worth of bragging rights at stake. In the words of Tom Greenaway; “New Zealand could be the holders of both the Rugby and Cricket World Cups simultaneously.” Share your words with us, all are welcome.
ICC World Cup Final: Part 1 – the pay TV fiasco
March 28, 2015 by 10 Comments
Matt Watson is in chilly Melbourne for the World Cup Final. Here he considers the tournaments impact in Australia, meets Warnie, and considers his relationship with some of the teams – especially New Zealand.
2015 ICC World Cup – Australia v India Audio
March 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Ahead of the World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia, here’s Keiran Deck’s wrap of Thursday evening’s semi-final win for the Aussies over India.
ICC World Cup Final: Being a cricket fan in the US
March 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The FIFA World Cup generated huge interest in the States, the ICC World Cup barely a blip.
In this piece from Bruce Berglund’s The Allrounder, three Americans discuss being passionate about cricket in the US:
Where things Started to Go Wrong for India
March 27, 2015 by 6 Comments
Straight and to the point: Raj Singh analyses ‘where-it-all-went-wrong’ for the Indian team after Thursday night’s semi final loss to Australia in the ICC World Cup. Not quite George Best being delivered room service while laying on a bed covered in £20,000 in cash and Miss Universe naked beside him, but we get where Raj is going with this…
The Cricket World Cup is Fixed! ( See what I did there?)
March 27, 2015 by 5 Comments
“Think of it this way- New Zealand could be the holders of both the Rugby and Cricket World Cups simultaneously…” and other food-for-thought from Tom Greenaway on the formatting of the ICC’s showcase tournament (ping: denouement usage. – Ed)
Cricket. Radio.
March 27, 2015 by 3 Comments
Cricket, emotion and rain in the darkest hours. And some thoughts on the nature of cricket commentary.
2015 ICC World Cup: Semi Final- Australian v India: Eden Gardens at Moore Park
March 27, 2015 by 2 Comments
Wayne Ball likes what he saw of the Australians at the SCG last night. Bring on the Kiwis. The MCG certainly isn’t Eden Park
The origins of one-day cricket? (and World Cup blog)
March 26, 2015 by 3 Comments
Robert Allen found this article speculating about the possibility of one day cricket in a 1938 Sporting Globe.
It’s the Black Caps’ division of labour I really enjoy
March 25, 2015 by 4 Comments
Brilliant teamwork has fostered the self-belief that has taken New Zealand to the cricket World Cup final for the first time, says Peter Cresswell. [Good to publish a Kiwi view – JTH]
ICC World Cup 2015 Semi Final – New Zealand v South Africa: Sport as Art as Tool
March 25, 2015 by 4 Comments
You want creative: try this match report from E. Regnans.
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