The Ashes in high heels…surely not
In the build-up to the Ashes in the old country, the English are trying to put Australia off their game by spreading the match over three different varieties of cricket…by also allowing the ladies to win the Ashes. In India this would not be allowed. The tremendous fast bowler Bunged Itin could not be bowling … [Read the full story]
Would YOU vote for a Royal Republic?
I have to admit the Brits know how to do the pomp and ceremony bit. The Queen has done a wonderful job over the past sixty years. Here in our paradise of a country we have been proud to see the celebrations. Shame about the rain and cold weather in flaming June in the UK. … [Read the full story]
Is Australia the new USA?
The news each day is full of stabbings and shootings and more violence. The values we inherited from our ancestors are drifting away. Mateship and going to the aid of the underdog are now forgotten dreams. Fight nights and five against one and kicking a man when he’s down, seem to be fun for the … [Read the full story]
Now that’s what I call cricket
Once again I have been remembering those years of long ago, when I watched cricket when I was younger. As a boy I saw most of the top players. At Lords and the Oval and at our own grounds most of them now rebuilt to look like birthday cakes. Fifty years of enjoying test matches … [Read the full story]
