The Surfer
Bob Simpson uses a letter from the great Don Bradman to argue that Attractive cricket cannot be judged solely by the rate of run-getting — an orgy of which, against inferior bowling, can be the most boring thing of all
Attractive cricket cannot be judged solely by the rate of run-getting — an orgy of which, against inferior bowling, can be the most boring thing of all. Attractive cricket comes from personality, character, style and a host of intangible things, associated with quality and with close competition
Andrew Flintoff's development into the best allrounder in the world has finally stopped the search for the next Ian Botham
Harsha Bhogle writes on the selection of Sourav Ganguly:
The same [selection] committee that was bringing in fresh air has succumbed. They have displayed their weakness by calling Ganguly a "bowling all-rounder" or a "batting all-rounder" or both. They could have called him a reserve wicket keeper and wouldn’t have been much further off reality.
So concerned are some of Australia's top cricketers about losing talent to Aussie Rules Football that they have proposed to put aside $1m to secure the future of the sport
“Many people thought I’d never make it,” grinned Ian Botham when congratulated on reaching 50
Botham seemed to be the inverse of Samson: as his power waned, his hair got longer. The tightly cropped beard that he wore as England captain in 1980 went, but along came the flowing mullet and highlights.
Having become just the second regular Australian opener to survive beyond 35 since World War II, Justin Langer whose fourth daughter was born a week ago, claims it takes more than money to maintain the desire to play for your country.
As Brian Lara plays what is probably his final Test in Australia Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist recall their experiences with West Indies’ genius
We should consider compromises like those reached in American football, writes Peter Roebuck , whereby each coach is allowed four challenges during a match.
