If Howard is a hero, then who is not?If Howard is a hero, then who is not?
JOHN Howard is making a big noise to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his being voted in as prime minister. This man is one of the worst leaders Australia has[...]
Category: Australia
Kohli wants the captaincy, of that there’s no doubtKohli wants the captaincy, of that there’s no doubt
When India won the fifth one-day international against Australia on January 23, the first man to run out on to the field and congratulate the two batsmen at the crease[...]
Two positives for India in final one-day matchTwo positives for India in final one-day match
There were two positives for India to take away from the final one-day international against Australia, apart from the unexpected win: the bowling of Jasprit Bumrah and the batting of[...]
Dhoni, don’t outstay your welcome, please goDhoni, don’t outstay your welcome, please go
India’s shock loss in the fourth one-day match against Australia was one way that the players had of sending a message: members of the team don’t want Mahendra Singh Dhoni[...]
Why India will not win a single match in AustraliaWhy India will not win a single match in Australia
Indian supporters who have been barracking for their country in the five-match one-day series against Australia assume that their team wants to win. In that they are sadly mistaken. The[...]
T20 takes pride of place in Australian summerT20 takes pride of place in Australian summer
The Australian cricket season has just started flourishing with its Twenty20 tournament getting underway. Crowds are there, so too television audiences. This year the Big Bash League is the main[...]
One-sided cricket matches are here to stay. Why would you attend?One-sided cricket matches are here to stay. Why would you attend?
World cricket is in a parlous state, not in terms of the money it makes, but in terms of the contests it provides. The games are one-sided to the extent[...]
All Blacks keep their calm – and the World CupAll Blacks keep their calm – and the World Cup
In the end, just the points that Dan Carter scored off his boot would have sufficed for New Zealand to beat Australia in the final of the Rugby World Cup.[...]
Australia can surprise the Kiwis in the finalAustralia can surprise the Kiwis in the final
It is doubtful whether many people expected Australia to lose to Argentina in the second semi-final of the Rugby World Cup. There was a period last year when this could[...]
All Blacks fans, don’t forget what happened in 2003All Blacks fans, don’t forget what happened in 2003
No doubt, all New Zealand rugby supporters are over the moon with the way their team entered the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup, transforming themselves at one stroke from[...]