Recent allegations of paedophilia, homosexuality, molestation and physical abuse against deceased cricket journalist Peter Roebuck in an article by alleged friend, Adam Shand reveal an unreleased insight into the curious death. Guilt reasonably implied by the reported method of suicide, Roebuck’s decorated career as a reporter and philanthropist have taken a punishing blow following the… [Read more…]
December 21, 2011 by Alfred Chan
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Crowd numbers are on the decline and interest is waning across the longer forms of cricket. Although still the most demanding and entertaining form amongst cricketing purists, its lack of support financially and socially is eradicating us of the games most intricate format. Deemed boring to less patient audiences, crowd numbers suggest the longest form… [Read more…]
December 9, 2011 by Alfred Chan
After watching Virender Sehwag dominate the West Indian bowlers for the most runs ever scored in a one day international innings, I wondered whether he would have a hollow feeling knowing he was dropped on 170 on his way to 219. Certainly not. In the record books, there will be no notion of Darren Sammy’s… [Read more…]
December 9, 2011 by Alfred Chan
No longer at cricket’s summit, spots in the Australian Test Team are easier to gain than throughout the past 20 years. Selections are being made on youth and potential, with long time first class performers overlooked. Where once the Australian line up was impenetrable, ten of the eleven players were unquestionable selections but times have… [Read more…]
March 31, 2011 by Alfred Chan
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This past week has turned the Australian cricket media into frenzy with the standing down of Ricky Pointing. Although his playing form has not been up to international standard, his leadership during a rebuilding phase has been reasonable. Unfortunately for him, a Test captain requires both. Five years from now, no one will remember him… [Read more…]
March 24, 2011 by Alfred Chan
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Heading into the World Cup, a number of Australian batsmen were expected to pick up their game and guide us through our toughest campaign in three World Cups. Although most pressure was on Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke as the leaders of the team, we must not forget that Cameron White had be dubbed the… [Read more…]
January 1, 2012 by Alfred Chan
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