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Date: December 27, 2013 / Posted by Glenn Mitchell

Australia’s fast bowling coach Craig McDermott made a big call the other day when he said, “I think we’ve got the best attack in the world”. No doubt many South Africans would have pricked their ears up. McDermott’s theory will be put to the ultimate head-to-head test in February when Michael Clarke’s team takes on […]

Date: December 23, 2013 / Posted by Glenn Mitchell

Just a few months ago Graeme Swann was a key figure in England’s 3-0 Ashes win over Australia. As the series’ leading wicket-taker – 26 at 29.0 – he was a major architect in Australia’s demise. Along with his teammates he arrived on our shores seeking his country’s fourth consecutive Ashes series win. Most saw […]

Date: December 17, 2013 / Posted by Glenn Mitchell

Australia’s 150-run win at Perth saw Michael Clarke’s team regain The Ashes.

Date: December 16, 2013 / Posted by Glenn Mitchell

Australia’s three pace amigos – Mitchell Johnson, Ryan Harris and Peter Siddle – have been nothing short of superb in this series. They have been all over the England batsmen to the point that they have garnered a significant psychological advantage even before they walk through the gate. Nowadays we hear constantly about teams ‘executing […]

Date: December 14, 2013 / Posted by Glenn Mitchell

Shane Watson’s mind is pickled. His dismissal in Australia’s first innings (18) at the WACA Ground was yet another example of a man who is pre-occupied with too many thoughts when the bowler releases the ball. The England bowlers were all over him in the previous series where a severe technical flaw had him in […]

Date: December 13, 2013 / Posted by Glenn Mitchell

So far, given its number two status in the world rankings, England has been insipid. If it does not fire up at the WACA Ground it will again be swept aside by a team that most felt, prior to this series, would struggle. The tourists have been totally outplayed across the opening two Tests which […]

Date: December 12, 2013 / Posted by Glenn Mitchell

After resounding wins at both Brisbane and Adelaide, Australia has the chance to regain the Ashes in the third Test at Perth.

Date: December 10, 2013 / Posted by Glenn Mitchell

England’s Ashes campaign is in tatters. Surely in a week’s time the little urn will have traded hands with the next Test at the WACA Ground getting underway on Friday. But just how bad could this series become for England? Tellingly, former Ashes winning skipper Michael Vaughan stated today that England could be staring down […]

Date: December 9, 2013 / Posted by Glenn Mitchell

Following its landslide win in the opening Test at the Gabba, Australia inflicted more pain upon England with a 218-run victory at Adelaide. It leaves Michael Clarke and his side just one win away from regaining the Ashes with still three Tests to play.

Date: December 8, 2013 / Posted by Glenn Mitchell

It may a big call but in three innings this summer Mitchell Johnson may have decided the outcome of this Ashes series. An oft maligned player, his recall to the Australian team has provided skipper Michael Clarke with a strike weapon who has rattled the tourists. Even the naysayers must be now be appreciating the […]