Does Afridi’s Ball Tampering Mean Pakistan Will Always Cheat?

Pakistan captain Shahid Afidi biting the ball

Shahid Afridi, Pakistan’s stand-in captain for the One Day International cricket match against Australia in Perth on Sunday 31 January 2010, has been suspended for two matches by the Read more »

Is Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Actually A Cricket Fan?

Kevin Rudd with Pakistani players

The dedicated cricket follower would have noticed Australia’s Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, getting in on the action in the Channel 9 and ABC radio commentary boxes this summer during the test matches.

He also launched the ‘Know when to declare’ advertisements aimed to quell binge drinking ths summer on Day 2 Read more »

Referral of Cricket Umpiring Decisions

Umpire Dickie Bird is not happy with the referral system

It is no surprise that bar-room discussions about the current Australia v West Indies test match series is focused on whether the ability to refer umpire decisions to the Third Umpire should continue.

We experienced similar commentary when rugby league introduced the video referee and tennis authorities enabled players to challenege line calls. In fact, these discussions continue today after both systems have been in use for some years.

So should it continue in the cricket? Personally I think it is too early to judge the system. Of course Read more »

Opals Win Shows Aussie Sport is Down But Not Out

Opals after beating New Zealand and securing a spot in the 2010 World Championships

Just when I thought the dominance of Australia on the world sporting stage was over, some of our lesser known champions are flying the flag and doing us all proud.

We lost the Ashes in pathetic style, we lost the Bledisloe Cup again and we can’t win a rugby game against South Africa. New Zealand has smashed the Kangaroos in the rugby league and this sporting nut nearly lost all hope.

That was until Mark Webber won his first grand prix this year and our athletes returned the best result of any Australian team at Read more »

The Tired World of Sports

The saviours, James and Anderson and Monty Panesar

The snooze button was given a work in bedrooms all across Australia this morning after some massive late night sporting events have just been too good to miss out on.

Aussie sporting fans were lining up for their second and third coffees at work today after the first Ashes Test, German Formula One Grand Prix and Tour de France all offered a late night bonanza on television. Read more »

Indian Cricket: A Slap in the Face Makes Me Laugh

Sreesanth cries after Harbhajan slap

What a wonderful moment for Australian cricket fans to see Indian fast bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth in tears. He was the one responsible for the taunts against our favourite son Andrew Symonds during the Aussies recent successful tour of India.

Sreesanth broke down after his Indian team mate Harbhajan Singh slapped him Read more »

Test Cricket: Can Anyone Match the Aussies?

The aussie cricket team reigns supreme again

When the Australian cricket team lost Justin Langer, Damien Martyn, Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne, many armchair critics said the Aussies would be faced with an era of regrowth. Well those arm chair critics better open another packet of chips, light another smoke, crack another can of beer and switch stations to watch Dr Phil because they couldn’t be more wrong.

A victory against Read more »