For only the second time in his career Mitchell Johnson conceded 100 runs in an innings without taking a wicket during the highscoring opening Ashes Test in Cardiff. The local English supporters stood and applauded as Johnson took his place at fine leg and responded by doffing his cap to the multitudes. On a wicket […]
Despite not having won a a series in England since 2001, the Australians are understandable hot favourites entering the first Test match in Cardiff. The extra pace of Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Johnson is seen as Australia’s trump card, having played key roles in the two lead up games against Kent and Essex. Starc took […]
Those predicting the demise of Chris Rogers as Australia’s opening batsman for the first Test in Cardiff are wrong. Rogers may be the oldest in the party, but in English conditions, he will be one of the first chosen… and at the head of the order ahead of Shaun Marsh. Only injury stopped Rogers from […]
Noni Kelly turns 100 this weekend (Saturday). She is the only surviving grand daughter of TJD Kelly, the first Australian to hit eight consecutive fours in the second Test match against England in 1876-77. TJD’s great grandson Peter Richardson is very proud of his family’s achievements in cricket. He lives in the southern highlands, once home to […]
