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Ian Chappell

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Win toss and bat, mate!

The idea of inserting the opposition in important matches often lacks common sense; fielding first also suggests a lack of faith in the openers ...

11.04.2024 10

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Beware of Indian pace trio

Oz will be undoubtedly challenged by India, the holders of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy next summer and it will be a concern if Marsh as well as Head...

27.03.2024 10

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Ben, it’s time to mend

When Stokes needed to be extremely brave as captain and hope he got lucky, he was abnormally conservative. He could improve his captaincy in demanding...

13.03.2024 9

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On top of the leaderboard

In the sudden shuffling of the Indian side after a prolonged period of selection stability, the leadership of Rohit Sharma is often overlooked. In his...

02.03.2024 10

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In Stokesy, England believe!

Skipper Ben Stokes has shown himself to be a strong-minded and smart leader. The Three Lions have great faith in him and it shows up both on and off...

11.02.2024 10

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Play it well!

It’s never a good idea to put your trust in a short ball’s behaviour. The preferred method is easier if you play the horizontal bat shot off the...

02.02.2024 10

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Test cricket is too slow!

There are valid arguments about the increasing costs and for the introduction of four-day Tests, but why isn’t the tardy pace of play being...

22.01.2024 20

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Why Pat is so good!

I liken skipper-pacer Cummins to the great Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee in both inspirational qualities and heart size. Lillee wanted to get...

07.01.2024 10

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Warner’s value is unquestionable!

Very few players have the guts and skill to attack the new ball. Having played in sides with South Australia’s captain Les Favell and Australia’s...

20.12.2023 10

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The world at Pat’s feet!

Any cricketer who isn’t inspired by Cummins is in the wrong game. He is also an outstanding fast bowler with a big heart and has the much-admired...

04.12.2023 10

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Close win for Rohit & Co today?

If the final is competitive, it will boil down to a nail-biting cliffhanger. I expect India to perform at their best and Australia to falter slightly,...

19.11.2023 10

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Useless to compare

Comparisons are being made between Kapil Dev’s 175 and Glenn Maxwell’s 201 at this World Cup. The playing conditions and rules are different,...

14.11.2023 10

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Jos has big job on hand

England have looked surprisingly tentative and Buttler now has the difficult leadership task of galvanising his team. This will be a demanding test as...

26.10.2023 7

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They played favourites, now this!

Administrators have diminished the game by greatly favouring T20s while the 50-over format has been reduced to virtually depending on a World Cup year...

24.09.2023 8

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David is a rare breed

There are very few aggressive batsmen like Warner who can keep an opposing captain awake at night with their ability to virtually win a match in one...

12.09.2023 9

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