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Monthly Archives: December 2014
Quote of the Day
“When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” – Alexander Graham Bell
Quote of the Day
“For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: ‘If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?’ And whenever the answer has been ‘No’ for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.” – Steve Jobs
Australia v India, 2nd Test: Warne on Starc … 100% correct
I just had the chance to read Shane Warne’s comments regarding Mitchell Starc’s bowling in this test. If you missed it the comments are best summarised by this quote:
“His body language has to be tougher. He just looks a bit nonchalant. A bit hunched shoulders. He just looks a bit soft.”
I rarely agree with Warne but I have to agree with him here. 0/17 off 3 overs from your first change fast bowler on the first day of a Gabba test match is just not good enough but is strangely cognisant with what we oft see from Starc in white clothes at this level.
I agree with the decision to drop Siddle: it had to happen. I was unsure about Starc as a replacement given his performances of the past. I hope that he can bounce back in the second session today otherwise Australia will be effectively one bowler down.
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Secret Santa is on board: what about you?
Best secret Santa present ever! Just a balding man wearing a t-shirt ha ha ha!!!!
It has been an amazing day: the search for Brisbane’s best Parma has not even started yet but the support for this quest has been nothing short of brilliant.
Discussions with family, friends and colleagues have all be a mix of passionate and whimsical as well as overwhelmingly supportive and positive.
Today even secret Santa came to the party with my present being the first bit of “merch” for Brisbane’s Best Parma as shown in the photo below.
Watch this blog for more information including the rules of the search and my current list of venues. Or follow the conversation at @brisbestparma.
Australia v India, 2nd Test: The Toss
India have won the toss and decided to bat at the Gabba. This is an aggressive move from MS Dhoni: given the state of the pitch it would have been easy to bowl first. Batting first shows serious intent from India and, as well, puts immediate pressure on Hazlewood and Starc.
Play starts in 25 minutes.
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