As Australia and New Zealand get set to clash at Eden Park in the Cricket World Cup pool matches this weekend, ESPN’s Cricinfo takes us on a trip down memory lane and profiles a big hitting Kiwi who gave the Aussies no shortage of headaches in trans-Tasman cricket: Mark Greatbatch.
Seasons in the Sun (Part Eighteen) : Discipline, Patience and Nurofen – In That Order
February 23, 2015 by 7 Comments
It’s the Benevolent Leader’s birthday as the Lower Plenty Thirds clash with Eltham in the hopes of securing a finals spot. Preparations for a time honoured tradition – Old Man Cafè – begin, and does the ‘Vets bus’ give the opposition some unwanted ammunition?
Cricket-Nomics – the Economics of Cricket World Cup
February 21, 2015 by 4 Comments
Tim Harcourt looks at the economic impact of the ICC World Cup. [An important academic discipline, from the Airport Economist – JTH]
ICC World Cup 2015 – New Zealand v England: Who is Partying after the Match?
February 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
For all of the words you’ll read about England’s humiliating defeat at the hands of the New Zealand Black Caps in their World Cup match in Wellington yesterday, none will highlight their capitulation as starkly as this rookie cricket fan’s view of the match. “From the mouth of [cricketing] babes…”
Kayne Calls for DRS at the Grammys
February 21, 2015 by 5 Comments
Imagine if Awards ceremonies allowed DRS. Peter Zitterschlager pictures Kanye West taking issue with Beck at this year’s Grammy Awards recently and plays third umpire on the referral. [Harsh, but fair. – Ed]
The Boy Who Dodged Bullets and Bombs So He Could Come to Canberra to Have a Bat and Bowl – and Captain His Country at the Cricket World Cup
February 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
As Bangladesh and Afghanistan square off in Canberra for their ICC World Cup Group A pool match today, Archie Butterfly profiles the Afghani skipper, Mohammed Nabi.
Seasons in the Sun (Part 17): Patience v Patience, Discipline v Discipline.
February 18, 2015 by 1 Comment
It’s time. One last bridge to cross to make the finals. Can our heroes get the job done against Riverside?
The Things We Do For Love – It’s Business Time – the All Black First Five
February 18, 2015 by 2 Comments
Fresh from straightening up non-Queenslanders in yesterday’s dispatch, Archie Butterfly returns with some cultural insights into New Zealand. Chilly bins, jandals and a quick trip to the dairy – all from the comfort of your own little Lower Hutt batch, eh!
ICC World Cup 2015 – New Zealand v Scotland: Thinking of My ‘Home Country’
February 17, 2015 by 4 Comments
Yoshi reports on todays ICC World Cup pool match between New Zealand v Scotland from the Shaky Isles. [Having a crack. Lovely to see – Ed]
Brendon’s Black Capped Imposter’s Set to Get Smashed by a Bunch of Sporran-Wearing South African Scots in Downtown Dunedin Before Dark
February 17, 2015 by 3 Comments
Archie delivers a magnificent overview of the Scottish side who are in the process of smashing the Black Caps at home…. possibly.
ICC World Cup 2015 – Ireland v West Indies: The arrival
February 16, 2015 by 13 Comments
E.Regnans relays the World Cup description from a Derry front bar as the Irish chase down a big target set by the Windies.
2015 ICC World Cup: Ireland v West Indies – Nelson (Haaa Haaa!)
February 16, 2015 by 4 Comments
The worst-case scenario for West Indian cricket became a reality earlier today when they were defeated by Ireland in Nelson, New Zealand. Having being bitten by the Test cricket bug, Yoshi delves into the limited overs form of the game. Bemusement abounds for someone from a baseball background.
ICC World Cup 2015 – India v Pakistan: Kohli as ever (of course, of course)
February 16, 2015 by 5 Comments
E Regnans with cricket, philosophy and the way the bouncy Adelaide Oval has become an Indian homeground. Fate, chaos and good bounce. [Creative – Ed]
ICC World Cup 2015 – Australia v England: a Herschellean drop
February 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell shares his ‘edge-of-your-seat’ day, taking in precipitation, a trip to the ‘G with his Dad, and an enormous crowd. [Great reflections from what sounds like a terrific seat].
Hit in the box
February 15, 2015 by 7 Comments
And Matty Q thought Hawkeye was a TV surgeon with a Groucho Marx complex?
ICC World Cup 2015 – India v Pakistan: Cultural difference (classic!)
February 15, 2015 by 2 Comments
James Lang behind the stands at the Adelaide Oval right now – India v Pakistan. Full house!
ICC World Cup 2015 – Day 1: Co-hosts on fire
February 15, 2015 by 4 Comments
Luke Reynolds takes us around the grounds for Day 1 of the ICC World Cup. Catch up with action from the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Hagley Park Christchurch, and the Pomborneit Recreation Reserve. A grand day for the home teams.
2015 ICC World Cup : Call For Writers
February 14, 2015 by 2 Comments
The 2015 ICC World Cup is underway. Calling all writers and cricket lovers and prospective story-tellers, get on board. All welcome.
Blackcaps for Boxing Day
February 12, 2015 by 17 Comments
Looking ahead to next summer’s cricket fixturing, Pomborneit CC’s finest – Luke Reynolds – presents the case for the Windies to be relegated to support act, and for the Kiwis to be promoted to the big stage on Boxing Day.
How much does TV commentary matter anyway?
Hate BT? Despise Little Jimmy Brayshaw? Jeff Dowsing advises you to get over it as the business model that rules sport and television (same thing? – Ed) is not likely to bring back John Arlott and Tony Charlton.