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Ashley Mallett

Ashley Mallett

Former Australia spinner

Bradman as a boy

Bradman as a boy

There were plenty of early indications that he would go on to be a cricket great

27-Aug-2017•Ashley Mallett
How a spinner can break the rhythm of the batsman

How a spinner can break the rhythm of the batsman

By learning how to subtly change the pace of his deliveries

18-Mar-2017•Ashley Mallett
How I learnt to (nearly) bowl the doosra

How I learnt to (nearly) bowl the doosra

An offie can't really bowl the legbreak without throwing, but that doesn't mean variations aren't possible

26-Feb-2017•Ashley Mallett
When Australia beat Panikstan at the G

When Australia beat Panikstan at the G

Pakistan were close to winning their first Test down under, but Tangles and Book Book had other ideas

28-Dec-2016•Ashley Mallett
My life in cricket writing (and reading)

My life in cricket writing (and reading)

A player tells of how he came to fall into the line of work followed by Cardus, Arlott and others of that ilk

18-Dec-2016•Ashley Mallett
Bouncer-safety starts with watching the ball

Bouncer-safety starts with watching the ball

Proper technique is a must. And there are lessons to be learnt from how batsmen of the pre-helmet era negotiated short balls

24-Oct-2016•Ashley Mallett
Cho's mystery

Cho's mystery

Former Australian spinner John Gleeson was unreadable on and off the field. A team-mate remembers

09-Oct-2016•Ashley Mallett
My mate Tangles

My mate Tangles

Looking back at the wit and bowling of Max Walker

29-Sep-2016•Ashley Mallett
How Australia can up their game against spin

How Australia can up their game against spin

Their batsmen should look to rotate the strike and use their feet more. Else, a 3-0 whitewash looms

02-Aug-2016•Ashley Mallett
Remembering Spinner Kline

Remembering Spinner Kline

In memory of an Australian bowler who featured in one of the greatest series of all time

04-Oct-2015•Ashley Mallett
The talented Mr Trumper

The talented Mr Trumper

A hundred years after his death, a look back at the life and career of the Australian legend who was possibly a better batsman than the Don on pitches ravaged by the elements

02-Jul-2015•Ashley Mallett
Brendon McCullum, honorary Aussie

Brendon McCullum, honorary Aussie

The New Zealand captain's attitude and approach have rubbed off on his team-mates, and they are now firm favourites for the title

07-Mar-2015•Ashley Mallett
'Do you want to press charges against a Mr Jeff Thomson?'

'Do you want to press charges against a Mr Jeff Thomson?'

The day Sri Lanka were bruised and broken by the Aussie tearaway in a World Cup game

09-Feb-2015•Ashley Mallett
Penalty runs the best punishment for slow over rates

Penalty runs the best punishment for slow over rates

Fines and suspensions have had no effect. Awarding the opposition runs for every over a team falls short in a Test innings will definitely bite harder

27-Jan-2015•Ashley Mallett
The first genuine legbreak in England in years

The first genuine legbreak in England in years

In which the author tries to cover up a faux pas made while talking to the Queen

17-Jan-2015•Ashley Mallett
The first Boxing Day classic

The first Boxing Day classic

Nearly 150 years ago, the MCG saw the start of a much-loved tradition, with a match starring Aboriginal players

27-Dec-2014•Ashley Mallett
Catch the terrorists, Fletch

Catch the terrorists, Fletch

Fred Trueman was never short of a great retort or a tale

13-Dec-2014•Ashley Mallett
Gleeson the enforcer

Gleeson the enforcer

When the former offspinner adopted unconventional tactics to help the Australians save a tour game in Bangalore

06-Dec-2014•Ashley Mallett
Big-hearted, broad-shouldered Davo

Big-hearted, broad-shouldered Davo

Former Australia allrounder Alan Davidson was a devastating fast bowler and a generous batsman, who has spent his life serving Australian sport in various capacities

26-Nov-2014•Ashley Mallett
A lesson from the gnome

A lesson from the gnome

Clarrie Grimmett knew a thing or two about bowling

15-Nov-2014•Ashley Mallett
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