the Ashes

Understanding Built-In Rivalries. A Challenge for Coaches.

Sporting rivalries are what lift certain fixtures to another level. They pique the interest of fans of other teams as well as those who may not follow that sport closely. While many rivalries are built on class, history, religion, geography

Did England Have the Coaching Know-How to Win in Australia?

Many will tell you that Test cricket is in trouble and its chances of surviving the next ten years is in danger. So why has Test cricket survived for almost 150 years? History will show you that as humans we

Have Times Really Changed When It Comes to The Ashes, and Cricket?

The first Ashes Test is just around the corner and as much as the game has evolved and been tweaked over the years has it really changed that much? Have times changed that much? This writer recently came across a

Money Talks – But the Lack of Money Says More

The former President of the International Olympic Committee, Avery Brundage was a controversial figure who frequently rubbed people up the wrong way. He was also a staunch advocate for keeping sport as an amateur event. Whether you liked him or

The Greatest Gift

The Greatest Gift

My introduction to the game of cricket was through my dad. He played the game for the local village, Purton in Wiltshire, – the oldest club in the county – and like many families we would go and watch him