The recent third test between South Africa and England ended in a thrilling draw (for England fans). Another last wicket stand saw England “win the draw”, again. But during the game, accusations of ball tampering were raised (through the media, not to the match authorities). As the Laws of the Game stand, ball tampering is …
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England Win the Draw!
Yet another last ditch stand sees England save the third Test at Newlands – “England wins the draw”, as it says on the BBC ball-by-ball text commentary. So is this “good cricket”, or proof that 5-day cricket needs a major overhaul? How can you play for 5 whole days, then celebrate the fact that you …
The future’s bright, the future’s…
Well, maybe the success of the Dutch in the opening game of the World Twenty20 on Friday does not mark the start of a new era of domination of world cricket by the Netherlands, but what a great advert for the short game. Hard hitting, great fielding, and a game that went right to the …
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