David Boon has long described teammates’ account of his infamous 52-beer flight to England as a fairytale. But he has admitted on a podcast that he regrets the incident.
The impending achievements underline how blessed Australia have been to have three fast bowlers tipped to become future hall of famers playing in the same generation.
Pass the gin and tonics,sit back and enjoy the show. There’s nothing us Brits like better than seeing our Aussie tormentors turn on each other.
Why did Australian cricket great Greg Chappell accept the offer of a retirement benefit at the age of 75,nearly 40 years after he finished playing?
Austin Robertson junior made his mark in two sports and two very different ways. He had a rich life and a wealth of stories and his name was synonymous with the World Series Cricket upheaval.
It’s a uniform process.
Many years ago,my husband lost his most treasured possession,a handwritten letter from D.K. Lillee. This week something arrived in the mail.
By a certain age,we’ve all had losses. People,pets,places,health,youth. Friendships. Reputation. Big things and annoying niggly ones.
The great Australian fast bowler was at Gallipoli as a member of the Australian Light Horse Brigade.
In March 1977,Australia defeated England to win the Centenary Test at the MCG by 45 runs - the same result,and the same margin as in the first Test match at the same venue in March 1877.
It’s the first anniversary of Shane Warne’s death,and the champion cricketer continues to be missed by friends - including British pop star Ed Sheeran - and family alike.