Good riddance: Shane Watson quitsGood riddance: Shane Watson quits
The vice-captain of Australia’s cricket team, Shane Watson, has stepped down from his post. Not from the team, just the post. It’s good he did it, because that saves the[...]
Month: April 2013
AFL: exclusive to home-born AustraliansAFL: exclusive to home-born Australians
AUSTRALIAN rules football is a difficult game to understand. Difficult for anyone who has not grown up with it, difficult for anyone who has got used to other football codes[...]
Phillip Hughes rides againPhillip Hughes rides again
At times, the manner in which a batsman makes runs provides evidence of his ability. But the reverse is also true: at times, the way a batsman scores is indicative[...]
Black money drives the IPLBlack money drives the IPL
Back in 1967, the then Indian finance minister Morarji Desai had the brilliant idea of raising taxes well beyond their existing level; the maximum marginal tax rate was raised as[...]
Brownwash leaves Australia shatteredBrownwash leaves Australia shattered
Last month, Australia completed a miserable cricket tour of India during which it lost all four Tests, the first time this has happened since 1970. On that occasion, a strong[...]