Random thoughts and observations
This article is a rant against ABC Radio’s coverage of international cricket. I grew up loving the ABC for its superb uninterrupted coverage of cricket. Gradually, over the past few years, that coverage has deteriorated as the national broadcaster tries to be all things to all people and ends up pleasing nobody. Australia is playing [...]
I think it’s true that you’re getting old when funerals outnumber weddings. Kerry Packer died, but he was overweight, diabetic, had a dodgy heart and was sick for a long time. It came as a greater shock to me that former South African all-rounder Eddie Barlow died this week, aged 65. I saw him play [...]
Christmas week is a time when families come together and bridge the generation gap. Grandparents get to watch video games and DVDs. Kids get to hear a singalong. Something I’ve noticed this year is that Dude has come of age with his cricket. He’s no longer the awkward little kid who could hardly hit a [...]
Tis the season to be jolly and all that, but Christmas morning for parents is madness. We managed a seven o’clock sleep-in this year, only because the big kids were under orders to wait until the toddlers woke up. James was the last to rise. We then opened presents, which in proportion to the time [...]
Congratulations to South Africa on fighting to survive the First Test against Australia in Perth. There’s no doubt in my mind that Australia’s decision not to declare earlier in the second innings helped South Africa to save the match. I deliberately say it was "Australia’s decision" because fast bowler Glen McGrath confirmed as much when [...]
