LINDSAY KLINE (1934-2015) The finale to the greatest Australian Test of all, the Brisbane tied Test, had a comic ending. Bosum buddies from Melbourne, tailenders Ian Meckiff and Lindsay Kline met in mid-pitch and vowed to play tippetty run. “If Lindsay hit it, I was off,” said Meckiff. “Wes Hall bounced in and I got […]
It’s amazing just how resilient Australian supporters are. Not that long ago at Trent Bridge, our elite Test XI was bowled out in 90 minutes in the Ashes decider. There had not been a blacker opening to any Test involving the baggy green. Now with a new summer in full swing, under a new in-form […]
Women’s cricket is taking off like never before with internationals flocking from around the world for Big Bash I this summer. Leading cricketers from England, South Africa, New Zealand, the West Indies and India are soon to arrive for the 59-match, 51-day inaugural WBBL tournament. Among those commanding particular attention were England skipper Charlotte Edwards […]
There has not been a blacker day for Australia in Ashes annals. Captain Michael Clarke’s career is teetering after a thrashing, desperate drive at Stewie Broad was shanked straight to slip. Shaun Marsh’s vulnerability against the moving ball was again highlighted while Adam Voges may well have played his last Test. Geoff Boycott on the […]
