Finally! It’s just been announced, a legspinner is once again in the Australian squad! It didn’t happen how I would’ve liked - Ronnie is still in the XI. Instead, Bryce makes his debut courtesy of a Marcus North tummy bug. But ultimately, I’ll take a leggie in the side anyway I can get it. Here’s hoping he bags a couple of 5-fors and books his Ashes ticket this week!
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Each Test between Australia and South Africa in this 6 Test series has been a seesawing affair, ending well into the 5th day. This Test, not so much. South Africa have dominated since the 2nd hour of Day 1 and things have gotten only worse for Australia.
I watched the news highlight this evening. Usually when they show the highlight scores, they display the best bowling figures. This time, the onl...
The Australian selectors dropped four players from their original squad of 17 with one surprise. Nathan Hauritz, the spinner they have preferred for quite some time now, has been dropped in favor of Xavier Doherty. The left-arm spinner has come out of nowhere in recent times into the squad and will fight with Steven Smith for the spinner’s slot.Are the Aussie selectors hoping to target Kevin...
If Australia’s series win in South Africa has taught us anything, its that they are not, repeat not, to be underestimated, especially by the English, ahead of this summers Ashes clash. Their mini resurgence has seen new players step manfully into the breach and come out victorious. Phillip Hughes, Ben Hilfenhaus, Peter Siddle, Marcus North, [...]
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