Brydon Coverdale

Big Max: ever the showman

Max Walker put people at ease with his cheerful disposition, self-deprecating humour, and generosity

28-Sep-2016•Brydon Coverdale

The Shield says goodbye to its top bowlers

Four of the top five wicket-takers of the last decade retire this season. Only one of them played Test cricket for Australia

23-Mar-2016•Brydon Coverdale

The pink ball: evolution, not revolution

Day-night Test cricket is yet another change in Test cricket - one in many over the years. It does not amount to standing the game on its head, as some might suggest

23-Nov-2015•Brydon Coverdale

Officials produce another fine mess

After a shambolic ending at the MCG, the ICC must act to restore the integrity of the umpiring process

14-Feb-2015•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG

Hope for Hughes, feel for Abbott

It is impossible to imagine how Sean Abbott must feel after sending down that bouncer to Phillip Hughes. While the cricket world hopes for Hughes' recovery, it should also ensure Abbott is supported

26-Nov-2014•Brydon Coverdale

Lehmann fires, but misses the point

Instead of trying to rattle the England players, Australia's coach should focus on the issues in his own team

21-Aug-2013•Brydon Coverdale

Forget Tests, BBL is where it's at

Despite the disappointment at Lord's overnight, Cricket Australia had its eyes on the main game on Monday morning: a longer BBL in the upcoming home Ashes summer

22-Jul-2013•Brydon Coverdale

Sins of omission are no sins at all

There is no "good samaritan law" requiring players to help umpires make their decisions, and punishing them for keeping quiet is absurd

13-Jul-2013•Brydon Coverdale

Arthur's exit highlights deeper problem

Mickey Arthur's sacking, with just two weeks before the Ashes, is indicative of the current plight of the Australian team

24-Jun-2013•Brydon Coverdale

An irrevocable loss to Australian cricket

Ricky Ponting's retirement deprives Australian cricket of an invaluable, intangible resource: 21 years of experience at state level

21-Jun-2013•Brydon Coverdale

Misjudgments all round in Warner saga

David Warner will have to work hard and tread carefully to reclaim his spot in the Australia team

14-Jun-2013•Brydon Coverdale

Watson's resignation throws up important questions

Who should replace him? And is Watson still in Australia's best XI?

20-Apr-2013•Brydon Coverdale

Time for Watson to stand up as leader

Seeing Shane Watson captain Australia might be unpalatable to some but despite the events of the past fortnight he is the logical stand-in if Michael Clarke is unfit

21-Mar-2013•Brydon Coverdale in Delhi

Blaming rotation is missing the point

It is wrong-headed to suggest that Australia's resting and rotation of players should be scrapped after their awful performance in Brisbane

18-Jan-2013•Brydon Coverdale

The unexpected departure

Michael Hussey's retirement has come as a surprise and it leaves Australia with a vast hole to fill ahead of a double Ashes year

29-Dec-2012•Brydon Coverdale

Often injured, always quick

Brett Lee always maintained his upbeat attitude, regardless of how his body was coping with his demands. And it didn't matter who you were or how you played, he was never easy to face

13-Jul-2012•Brydon Coverdale

The man who excited and exasperated

Whether Andrew Symonds is remembered as a victim or a villain depends on your viewpoint. The truth probably lies somewhere in between

17-Feb-2012•Brydon Coverdale

Captain first, batsman second

George Bailey would not command a place in Australia's T20 side on form alone, but he still has plenty to offer

23-Jan-2012•Brydon Coverdale

No reason for Australia to get carried away yet

They know that to regain the No. 1 Test ranking, they'll almost certainly need to beat England, a different proposition from a crumbling Indian outfit

15-Jan-2012•Brydon Coverdale at the WACA

Time for Ponting to walk

Good timing is one of the finest attributes a batsman can possess. Ricky Ponting needs to show his by retiring after this Test. It's time to take the blinkers off and see the bigger picture

18-Nov-2011•Brydon Coverdale at the Wanderers

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