Vale Robin Smith
Growing up we all have dreams. As we grow older many of those dreams are shattered. At the age of 18 I was invited to trials with Hampshire County Cricket Club. I was both excited and nervous. There was nothing
Time To Instil Respect?
There is a reason that for centuries sport has been an analogy for life, because sport like life can at times be unfair. It can be cruel, yet it can also give you unforgettable euphoric moments. There is an unattributed
Should I Stay Or Should I Go Now? – The Ashes Question, And The Question of the Centralised Contract
Today the England Cricketers, or those on central contracts who are likely to make up the squad due to tour Australia later this year will be briefed on the plans in place should the Ashes tour of Australia go ahead.
Too Hot In The Kitchen? So Should Cook Leave?
Some of the best ideas and some of the worst too are aired over a beer. During the recent Perth Ashes Test Match when Alastair Cook failed again and England’s bowling was far from penetrating there were plenty who were
Prolonging the Game
Another Ashes series comes to a close and once again the final test match raised a lot of talking points. The selectors were slammed for picking Peter Siddle ahead of the younger Pat Cummins. Yet Siddle showed everyone why he
