In this third and concluding part, we look back at three modern-day cliffhangers that further enhanced the Anglo-Australian rivalry: 4th Test, Melbourne, 1982-83 Following the disappointment of 1981, Australia made amends the next time by winning the 1982-83 home series 2-1. However, it could well have been 3-0 had England not won a […]
Read More Specials – The Greatest Ashes Tests, Part 3Continuing from Part 1, we look at four more memorable Ashes performances from unsung cricketers in this second and concluding post:- Albert Trott All-rounder Trott was one of the rare few to have played for both Australia and England. His entire Test career consisted of five Tests – three for Australia in the […]
Read More Specials – Unsung Ashes heroes, Part 2England’s historic 2-1 victory in India will surely rank alongside their most memorable wins, including the epic 2005 Ashes victory. England ended a wait of 18 years by winning the Ashes in 2005, but in India they ended an even bigger drought – that of 28 years. The last time they won a series in India […]
Read More REVIEW – England end their 28-year waitJust about a week ago, India looked confident and determined to achieve their goal of a ‘revenge’ series whitewash. It had all gone according to script in the first Test – a slow track at Motera, England as expected succumbing to spin, and an easy 9-wicket triumph for the hosts. But captain MS Dhoni […]
Read More REVIEW – The spin theory that spun back
