From bad omen to father of all knocks
Real or imagined, Alex Carey finally can bury the demons from Jonny Bairstow’s stumping at Lord’s.
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Steve Smith’s next move as uncertain as his footwork
The batter once touted as Australia’s best since Sir Donald Bradman hasn’t lasted long enough in his new role as Test opener to get used to that ‘bright red thing’.
Carey’s love-hate relationship with the sweep shot
The Australian wicket-keeper in the past joked about being asked by his wife to put the shot away. To his credit, Alex Carey did heed her advice. On day two, the sweep shot let the 32-year-old down in rather embarrassing fashion.
Lyon on Williamson’s mind as he brings up Test 100
Kane Williamson is the world’s No.1 batter but with an indifferent record against the ‘Big Three’ he may have more to prove in Christchurch than Steve Smith the opener.
Get ready for Yashasvi Jaiswal, Australia … I should know
Australia’s Test players will soon have the rest of 2024 off before they reconvene to host India and young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal, who schooled me at just age 14.
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