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Border Gavaskar Trophy Aus vs Ind Test Cricket Series Preview 2024/25

The Australian Summer is here again! This means long days, BBQs, cold beverages, kensington pride mangoes and cricket on the TV. When it comes to cricket, the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) is the spiciest ticket in town. An epic clash of titans with Australia & India ranked #1 and #2 in the ICC rankings .ContinueContinue reading “Border Gavaskar Trophy Aus vs Ind Test Cricket Series Preview 2024/25”

Border Gavaskar Trophy 2018/19 Preview

The year 2018 has been a turbulent year for the  Australian cricket team. It all started going wrong with the ball tampering scandal which resulted in the captain Steve Smith, vice captain David Warner and opener Cameron Bancroft all being suspended for lengthy periods.  Many have said the bans were excessive and an overreaction toContinueContinue reading “Border Gavaskar Trophy 2018/19 Preview”

Ashes Mens Test Cricket Series 2017/2018

The Ashes is the most prestigious series in test cricket.  Cricket’s oldest rivalry between Australia & England has produced its own share of folklore, heroes, fierce contests, terrific tales and of course bragging rights.  It also brings a sense of occasion, tradition & sustenance to what has sadly been a dying format.  Test cricket seemsContinueContinue reading “Ashes Mens Test Cricket Series 2017/2018”

Australia vs South Africa Preview 2016/2017

Summer has rolled around again and along with it, that familiar rhythmic thump of willow on leather.  This year’s cricket season is one of the most jam packed schedules with four international teams (New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) visiting, not to mention the Big Bash, Matador Cup and Sheffield Shield thrown intoContinueContinue reading “Australia vs South Africa Preview 2016/2017”