Day: November 16, 2023

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India’s controversial pitch change mars journey to World Cup victory

The BCCI’s interference with the World Cup may tarnish India’s triumph, and their manipulation of the pitch to suit their team shows a lack of class. Their rise in wealth and power as cricket’s “nouveau riche” has led to an entitlement that goes against the spirit of the game. The ICC’s response to the pitch […]

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Reaching for the Stars: The Only Way is Up

The 2023 season is ending and Eddie Jones is leaving, offering hope for the future. The team’s lack of success has led to distrust of the board, and fans are hoping for a change in leadership. Suggestions for the new head coach include Ronan O’Gara, Darren Coleman, Wayne Barnes, Stephen Larkham, Matt Giteau, Les Kiss, […]

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Starc Unfazed by India’s Spin-Friendly Wicket as Aussies Gear Up for Revenge Showdown

A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size Mitchell Starc is not concerned over the possibility of India engineering a pitch that will suit their spinners in the World Cup final at Ahmedabad on Sunday despite Australia’s batters struggling against the turning ball in their semi-final thriller […]

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Proteas’ World Cup Woes: No Choke, but a Continuous Tale of Pressure and Disappointment

A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size It’s happened again to South Africa. Once more, the semifinals proved to be the ceiling for the Proteas at the Cricket World Cup. And once again, the knockout blow was delivered by Australia, whose ability to rise to the […]

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The Case for Smart Signings: Why the Tigers Should Invest in the Future

With the NRL finals over and the November 1 contract deadline passed, the NRL’s silly season is now open. Smart Signings is back, relaunching into the chaotic rumor mill to provide a realistic and sensible analysis of where clubs need to improve. We don’t engage in rumors, only facts and insights. We predicted that the […]

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Top 10 Super Rugby Players Set to Ignite the Wallabies’ Radar in 2024: A Complete Analysis

Noah Lolesio’s brilliance on the field delighted fans during Toulon’s win over Racing 92 on Monday. After a quick lineout, his cut-out pass led to a well-taken try. Lolesio, who wasn’t utilized by Eddie Jones throughout 2023, took the opportunity to play for Toulon on a short-term deal. He will have to outshine Jack Debreczeni […]

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Cummins and Starc Lead Australia to World Cup Final as Proteas’ Knockout Curse Persists

24 years ago, at Edgbaston, Australia and South Africa tied at a number that would be written into cricket folklore. Australia won the thrilling three-wicket victory, matching England’s tension levels and seal a Ashes lead after 24 years. Australia successfully chased Proteas’ 213 target and reserved a spot alongside India in the 2023 World Cup […]

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Feline Frenzy: Cats Take the Spotlight in Sunday Night Showdown

The AFL fixture for 2024 is out and, as usual, there are some changes and some constants in the schedule. Thursday night games are more frequent, with the first 13 rounds and the new ‘Opening Round’ featuring one each. There will also be the occasional Friday double-header and an Anzac Day game between Collingwood and […]

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Revitalizing Depth in Australian Rugby: Strategies for Success

Rugby Australia And The State Unions Have A Lot Of Work To Do We all know that Rugby Australia and the state unions have a lot of work to do to pull Australian Rugby out of the funk it has been in for the last 20 years. We also know that the Wallabies need to […]

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Reaffirming the NSW in the NSW Waratahs: A New Focus on Homegrown Talent

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