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Another Sparkling Young Aussie Batsman: Sam Konstas-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis When I highlighted the bright prospects of Ashley Chandrasinghe, a young Victorian opening batsman with Sri Lankan roots,  a few weeks back, little did I know that he would ‘secure’ a pair of ducks for Victoria in a Sheffield Shield match vs NSW where another young prospect named Sam Konstas ‘prospered.’ Prospered? …. And how! Flourishing and shining with two centuries as opening batsman for NSW in this very match. Sam Konstas  c McSweeney b Pope c McInerney b Pope Konstas is just 19 years plus in age. His recent feats drew this headline: “NSW teen prodigy Konstas shines with Ponting-like feat” ………… The 19-year-old becomes the youngest since Ricky Ponting to score two centuries in a Shield game.” Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Oct 13, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Cricket legend Shane Warne dead at 52 of suspected heart attack in ThailandBy-by Upali Obeyesekere Cricket world in shock at sudden death of one of the sport’s greatest ever players after a suspected heart attack on a Thai island.             By: Upali Obeyesekere – With files from International Media   SHANE WARNE, widely regarded as the greatest leg-spinner of all time, has died aged 52. Warne died after a suspected heart attack, according to a statement from his management team and initially reported by Fox Cricket. Cricket fans from all nations have been left heartbroken by the news, with many calling him the greatest of all time. “It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand today, Friday 4 March,” a statement from his management company MPC Entertainment read. “Shane was found unresponsive ...

Mar 5, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , , ,
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Dean Jones’ broken relationship with former teammates and Cricket Victoria   Source:News.com.au The sudden passing of Dean Jones last week was followed by an overwhelming response from the global sporting community. Cricket greats and close friends paid tribute to a pioneer of the sport, whose Test career was arguably cut short in his prime. Jones was inducted into the Australian cricket hall of fame in 2019, and is remembered as one of the country’s most influential figures in the one-day format. As a colleague recently put it — Jones walked so Ricky Ponting could run. Watch every match of the 2020 IPL Season LIVE on Fox Sports with Kayo. New to Kayo? Get your free trial now & start streaming instantly > But he was also a confrontational character, on and off the field, which at times rubbed off poorly on others. His infamous request for Curtly Ambrose during an ODI match ...

Oct 3, 2020 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Australia’s greatest ever Test XI     Source:Theroar Australia is the most successful nation in Test match history with more wins and a higher winning percentage than any other established nation in the history of Test cricket. Selecting a side from almost 150 years of Test match cricket is no easy feat with many all-time greats not making the cut. I’m assuming that this side will play a Test match at either the MCG or SCG so I’ve gone with a three-to-one fast bowler to spinner mix. ...

Jul 11, 2020 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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A brief history of the Cricket World Cup – By Simon Burnton Source: The Guardian From its humble beginning in 1966, the tournament’s history is filled with English despair and southern hemisphere triumph Rod Marsh dives in front of first slip to dismiss Tony Greig during the World Cup match between Australian and England at Headingley in 1975. Photograph: Patrick Eagar via Getty Images 1966 In March 1966 Rothman’s and the influential agent Bagenal Harvey announce that a three-game “World Cup” will be held in September, to be contested by England, West Indies – that summer’s tourists – and an all-star Rest of the World XI to be led by the Australia captain, Bobby Simpson, with the remainder of the team chosen – obviously – by readers of the Radio Times. Sadly England’s capacity for World Cup fever is exhausted by the football version, and the three matches attract a combined audience ...

May 30, 2019 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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