Cricket Analysis

Bangladesh decider has little bearing on the Ashes

Bangladesh decider has little bearing on the Ashes

Australia go into the second and deciding Test against Bangladesh needing a win to level the series, but also with one eye on the Ashes. 4 Sep 2017
Dharamsala pitch could help Australia scale new heights

Dharamsala pitch could help Australia scale new heights

The wicket for the final match is expected to offer pace and bounce, something that the Australian players would be relishing. 22 Mar 2017
In India, Australia must bat for days

In India, Australia must bat for days

Australia go into the series against India as massive underdogs but that doesn’t mean they should accept defeat before a ball is bowled. 17 Feb 2017
Australia’s selection policy makes no sense

Australia’s selection policy makes no sense

Australian players could be forgiven for any confusion over the selection policy of the Test side. 18 Jan 2017
Misbah-ul-Haq inspired Pakistan’s transformation

Misbah-ul-Haq inspired Pakistan’s transformation

Earlier in the year, Pakistan moved to the top of the ICC Test Championship for the first time to complete a remarkable ascension. Their evergreen captain, Misbah-ul-Haq, has been a big part of their success. 15 Dec 2016
Khawaja’s masterful innings sets the blueprint for Australia’s future

Khawaja’s masterful innings sets the blueprint for Australia’s future

Australia’s batting blueprint for getting back to respectability in Test cricket is to bat as Usman Khawaja did in Adelaide. 29 Nov 2016
Adelaide Test: The dawning of a new era

Adelaide Test: The dawning of a new era

The dead rubber at Adelaide is one of the most pivotal in Australia's cricketing history. The players need to restore the dwindling faith of the Australian public and save the country's pride by stopping a Proteas whitewash. 24 Nov 2016
Australia’s batsmen must start supporting their bowlers

Australia’s batsmen must start supporting their bowlers

Batting collapses are becoming part of a worrying trend for the Australian Test side. The bowlers have been delivering but the batsmen have failed to back them up. 14 Nov 2016
Test cricketers, what’s the rush?

Test cricketers, what’s the rush?

Plenty has already been said about what can be done to Test cricket to ensure its survival, but has it already died? Are we just playing long-form ODIs and Twenty20s in whites and creams? 4 Nov 2016
Australia can bounce back despite scheduling

Australia can bounce back despite scheduling

Australia go into the summer with their tails between their legs. After a return to the summit of Test cricket earlier in the year, the tours of Sri Lanka and South Africa turned sour. 23 Oct 2016
Natural selection or long-term strategy?

Natural selection or long-term strategy?

Like most chairmen of selectors, Rod Marsh has copped his share of criticism during his time on the Australian national panel, but is there a right and wrong way of doing the job? 14 Oct 2016
No target is out of reach

No target is out of reach

After South Africa mowed down Australia’s 371 in their one-day match, the question has to be asked: what’s a safe total anymore? 7 Oct 2016
All options must be open for next Asian tour

All options must be open for next Asian tour

After another comprehensive defeat in Asia, there needs to be a serious rethink from the Australian team ahead of next year’s tour to India. 19 Aug 2016
Patience must be Australia’s virtue in second Test

Patience must be Australia’s virtue in second Test

Australia's batsmen need to adopt a patient approach for the second Test against Sri Lanka. 2 Aug 2016
Cricket, an Olympic sport?

Cricket, an Olympic sport?

As the eyes of the world turn to Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics next month, there is a glaring omission from the list of sports that will be played- cricket. 26 Jul 2016

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