It would appear that by the time I wake-up in the morning, Australia should have secured victory against India in the third Test at Sydney. How comfortable it remains to be seen. Pujara could put in a block fest for the ages.
I didn't see much of yesterdays play—the dangers of time
zones and weary eyes. So I won't pretend I saw most of it. Had injuries not
hampered India then this clash may have been closer, but you can not take anything
from Australia's bowling attack and having batsman find form at the right time.
Australia is a difficult place to win, let alone under covid restrictions.
Selection Dilemmas
In the leadup to a series, speculation of who will start
intensifies. That has been the case for England for a while now. The 2005 Ashes-winning
team just about picked itself. Only Kevin Pietersen was unsure of his place at
the start; not at the end.
There are places up for grabs all through the team, and you
can virtually guarantee that the side that starts this week won't be the team
that finishes the English summer. Some of that will be due to the need to
rotate players. Then the players need to have some time out of the spotlight
and the restrictions of bubbles.
Europen Cricket
While it is not until the end of the summer, I am intrigued
by the European teams trying to qualify for the next women's t20 World Cup.
Scotland host and teams from Ireland, Turkey, Germany and France, will be
there. I would love to be there, too early to plan just yet, but I think it is essential
to promote these teams. I should try and get some interviews. If you have any
preferences, please let me know.
Cricket Book Club
I'm looking forward to the Opening Up Cricket Book Club this
Friday. The book that will be discussed is On Fire by Ben Stokes. It is something
I have meant to read for a while. Now there is some distance between the book's
events; it will be good to read with fresh eyes.
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