Tour Diary

Forgive me while I make a bid for Private Eye's Pseud's Corner, but as a wannabee writer, I've always been a sucker for a bit of onomatopoeia

Almost 24 hours after they wrapped up the tour game, one of the Indians was still bowling in the middle at Sedgars Park

Adelaide awoke this morning with a massive hangover

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I don't think I can ever have been so pleased to hear the Barmy Army in full cry than I was on that final morning at Brisbane

Only now do I feel I've arrived in Australia

The massive media interest in this series has been a blessing in disguise for any member of the press corps who enjoys a bit of atmosphere while they go about their work

Brisbane is an unexpectedly hilly place

Queensland amply lives up to its billing as the Sunshine State

As the drizzle continued and an expectant crowd gradually emptied out, the stadium’s sound system keeps up a steady stream of modern rock hits to keep the feet tapping, even as the skies above the beautiful green outfield become ever darker

With rain dampening the spirits and chilling the bones, South Africa's cricketers have to traverse the 35km to SuperSport Pak in Centurion to get some outdoor practice in

It can’t fail to impress you