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New episode of Running Between the Wickets is out, featuring Graeme Smith. We chatted future of SA20, WTC, SA cricket and much more. And of course I couldn’t resist a little 🎣. 😅 👀 youtube.com/watch?v=cUfj... 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/4SgK...

submitted 125 days ago • 0 comments

I’m starting a new video series while I’m at the @SA20_League and I’d love for you to take a look. First up is Trent Boult from @MICapeTown and I took him by surprise with what I had in store for him. 😅 #ThenvsNow youtu.be/PfOwpAtBW5M?...

submitted 163 days ago • 0 comments

Already seeing comments by people in cricket’s richest & most powerful countries criticising SA’s apparently “soft” route to the WTC Final. Like, inequity in international cricket is suddenly an issue but at the same time let’s ignore the inequity that led to this inequity. 🤷🏼‍♀️

submitted 178 days ago • 2 comments

Have we been in third innings pickle theory territory here? I haven’t been able to decide. Maybe India have taken wickets too consistently. #AUSvIND

submitted 178 days ago • 0 comments

After an extraordinary day of Test cricket at the MCG comes a bonkers T20 at the Mount. What on earth might happen at Centurion & Bulawayo? 🤯🏏

submitted 179 days ago • 0 comments

Possible the most impressive achievement of Stokes and McCullum is that they’ve taken non-paying rental space in cricketing heads around the world. Bazball this, Bazball that, such-and-such-ball, can’t stop mentioning it. All without an England player in sight. #AUSvIND

submitted 180 days ago • 4 comments

I dunno how you spend Boxing Day but I’ve been explaining fast leg theory and fielding restrictions to my mother. #AUSvIND

submitted 181 days ago • 4 comments

Enjoying a rare bit of farm time before Christmas. So excited about plans for 2025, starting with a busy and fun January. Watch this space! 👀

submitted 185 days ago • 2 comments

I’ll miss watching Ashwin in Test cricket. One of the game’s deepest thinkers and craftiest offspinning technicians. I’d love to see him in the Championship. And undoubtedly he’ll be a highly sought after pundit, if he chooses that route.

submitted 189 days ago • 1 comment

Be honest. Would you have laughed if Siraj had done a Broad after switching the bails on Marnus?🙊 #AUSvIND

submitted 192 days ago • 2 comments

There’s been a lot of talk about who will be the next gen ‘fab four’ but gosh there’s some exciting young bowlers emerging in Test cricket. I really, really like Will O’Rourke, for one. #NZvENG

submitted 192 days ago • 2 comments

The Netherlands have been one of international cricket’s best expansion stories in recent years. This makes for some pretty grim reading and shows how tight things are outside FM countries. Terrific & typically forensic reporting from @bdjcricket.bsky.social. m.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news...

submitted 192 days ago • 0 comments

Omg, Tim Southee is going out swinging and it’s absolutely glorious. #NZvENG

submitted 193 days ago • 1 comment

On this day in 2014, Australia defeated India in the first Test at Adelaide, dedicating their victory song to Phil Hughes following the match. #AUSvIND @melindafarrell.bsky.social remembers it in Golden Summers thenightwatchman.net/buy/golden-s...

submitted 194 days ago • 0 comments

This was a lot of fun!

submitted 193 days ago • 0 comments

I know it’s effectively a dead rubber, I know the other Test series is happening and it’s very important etc etc. But there’s something about #NZvENG Tests. The cricket is just so easy to watch & the contest intriguing.

submitted 193 days ago • 1 comment

My mum just walked into the room and asked if “the funny fellow” is still in. I’m pretty sure that means she’s now a Rishabh stan. #AUSvIND

submitted 200 days ago • 0 comments

Nathan Smith v Jacob Bethell says hi. 👋🏻 #NZvENG

submitted 200 days ago • 2 comments

Gus Atkinson finding the whole Test cricket milestone malarkey to be a bit of a doddle. 😯 #NZvENG

submitted 200 days ago • 1 comment

Not far off having entertaining and high quality Test cricket played non-stop around the world over these several days. What a treat! #NZvENG #AUSvIND #SAvSL

submitted 200 days ago • 1 comment

Even by Starc’s ridiculous new pink ball standards that was beyond ludicrous! 🤯 #AUSvIND

submitted 201 days ago • 0 comments

I would happily watch 10 hours straight of Matt Henry v Harry Brook. Such a high quality contest. 🤤 #NZvENG

submitted 201 days ago • 1 comment

Over the past week there have loads of great fixture reveals for the 2025 Eng & Wales men’s and women’s domestic season across all formats. It reveals a lot about the differences between the cricket cultures in Aus and England.

submitted 210 days ago • 1 comment

Fascinating to see how Aus react to this. Last time I recall anything like it was 2016 SA tour which was shambolic. Don’t think it’ll go the same way but a combo of choices around Warner’s retirement, players undercooked & no plan c or d in the field all playing a part. #AUSvIND

submitted 212 days ago • 4 comments

Marnus overstepping as he bowls wide down the leg side with his first deliver of spin pretty much sums up the last 2 days for Australia. #AUSvIND

submitted 213 days ago • 2 comments

Declaration Speculation has begun, of course, but geez, why shouldn’t India be totally ruthless and make Aus bowl for an hour tomorrow morning? They’d still have 5 1/2 sessions to bowl out a very weary and deflated side. #AUSvIND

submitted 213 days ago • 5 comments

I don’t mean any disrespect to Labuschagne, but seeing him bowl in Perth on days 2 and 3 isn’t exactly inspiring, old ball notwithstanding. India gradually cooking Aus in the field. #AUSvIND

submitted 213 days ago • 4 comments

Fantastic hearing @beastieboy07 on commentary. Signing of the summer.

submitted 214 days ago • 2 comments

One of the great things about Tests is that two consecutive days can produce completely different cricket. Jaiswal & KL purring along now. #AUSvIND

submitted 214 days ago • 6 comments

Well that was a gloriously bonkers opening day. Let’s do it again tomorrow. #AUSvIND

submitted 215 days ago • 7 comments

Mum on Bumrah: “He’s got a funny way of bowling, doesn’t he?” Never change, Marlene. #AUSvIND

submitted 215 days ago • 2 comments

So much talk before this series about how Bumrah would have to do the heavy lifting. He’s like, do you even? Has to be up there with the great visiting spells. Part smiling puppy, part trebuchet, all class. #AUSvIND

submitted 215 days ago • 9 comments

With no Jadeja in this match, I’m hereby awarding Nathan McSweeney Best Hair In Show. My decision is final. #AUSvIND

submitted 215 days ago • 6 comments

Oh Rishabh Pant. We are so blessed to have you back, just for that ridiculous shot alone. You couldn’t be boring if you tried. #AUSvIND

submitted 215 days ago • 2 comments

Lyon v Pant is one of the contests I’ve really wanted to see. Buckle up. #AUSvIND

submitted 215 days ago • 3 comments

Right then! Happy first-Test -of-the-Aus-summer day, everyone! Hope you all enjoy what should be a cracking series. ☀️ 🏏 🇦🇺 🇮🇳 #AUSvIND

submitted 215 days ago • 3 comments