When I retired from cricket thirty five years ago, an essential piece of protection for the male cricketer was “The Box”.  However when I took up the game again last year, and thought I should offer those ageing parts some protection, could I find a box in the sports stores? No. Read the rest of this entry »

The Australian Over Sixties Cricket carnival was held Nov 15-19. Three Baysidieans joined the Australian Cricket Society’s Eleven to experience the Apple Isles delights – Chain Saw Taylor, Squadron Leader Jenvey (recently demoted from Wing Commander for fielding dismeanours), and yours truly, the ECT.  Much fun was had and the cricket was passable, in view of the advanced age of us all.. The highlight was , once again, the big V’s winning of the John Hammer Shield in first division.  Beating a Queensland side that boasted four ex Sheffield Shield players, was no mean feat. Read the rest of this entry »

Well the Victorian Over Sixties cricket season is underway, with four rounds having been played. The Euphoric Cricket Tragic (ECT) can only comment on those games he has been involved in. There have been some remarkable achievements amongst the aged warriors in his games. Read the rest of this entry »

In my old MBA days we were taught that strategy is determined by structure – or was it the other way? Anyway, lets presume it was the first. It is fascinating watching 50 over matches and 20/20 matches to observe how the captains decide on strategies based upon the structure the rules of the game force upon them. Read the rest of this entry »

Do cricket practice facilities prevent the development of leg spinners? Read the rest of this entry »

In early February 2009, the Victorian Over Sixties Cricket Association held its first 20/20 matches. In one, there was an opening partnership of 60 runs off 8 overs. Is this a record for over 60’s cricket? Read the rest of this entry »

Well the English cricket team have recaptured the Ashes. Congratulations. Another swing of momentum? Read the rest of this entry »

This week, English commentator Tim De Lisle, claimed Peter Siddle is not up to test standard. Well I must say that got my dander up, being a stong Victorian supporter, let alone Aussie. But lets be reasonable and try and respond with out becoming too emotional. Read the rest of this entry »

It is time for the return of the longstop!!

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Shane Warne, in his 4th Test commentary, was adamant that momentum had swung Australia’s way on the last day of the 3rd Test.  But how long will this persist? Read the rest of this entry »