Why Ricky Ponting should be sackedWhy Ricky Ponting should be sacked
RICKY Ponting is one of the best cricketers in the world to watch when he is on song. The man has played 145 Tests, captained Australia since 2004 and is[...]
Month: July 2010
The beautiful game but not when it comes to the World CupThe beautiful game but not when it comes to the World Cup
WHILE Spain rejoices over having won the World Cup, it seems somewhat churlish to remind those who are overjoyed that the game played in the final against the Netherlands was[...]
For top-grade racism, you can’t beat the USFor top-grade racism, you can’t beat the US
THERE have been a few instances in the last three months when racism has reared its head in Australia, via the utterances of sportspeople. One was the case of one[...]
Some lessons from the World CupSome lessons from the World Cup
THE World Cup football tournament is almost over; just three games remain and within a few hours the second finalist will be known, the one who will take on the[...]
Cricket is all about politicsCricket is all about politics
SPORT and politics should not mix. How often have you heard that meaningless line? It is untrue of any sport – and most of all cricket. Following the humiliation meted[...]
Howard has been rejected, not AustraliaHoward has been rejected, not Australia
WENDING his sorry way back from Singapore, after having been roundly snubbed by the International Cricket Conference after his bid to become the vice-president was rejected, former Australian prime minister[...]
Howard’s rejection by the ICC is reason to rejoiceHoward’s rejection by the ICC is reason to rejoice
WORLD cricket has finally shown some commonsense in rejecting the bid by former Australian prime minister John Howard to become the vice-president of its governing body. The post of vice-president[...]