August 2010
Pakistan Redefines the Lows of Cricket
In a twelve month period of barrel-scraping lows, Pakistan have found a new way to sink further. Jarrod Potter on how spot-fixing is not only stupid, but nonsensical in greater context
Smith and Hauritz should play together
Two spinners in India isn’t as crazy as it seems, even if they’re new to the highest form of cricket. Smith/Hauritz needs to be trialled rapidly in preparation for the World Cup and beyond.
Needed Champions League Expansion
With the dramatic fall of Lalit Modi, hopefully his tyrannical practice of barring lower-ranked teams from the Champions League will tumble down as well. Jarrod Potter on why these teams suit the CLT20 better than the IPL ‘superteams’.
Don’t Look to the Past with Full Time Selector
Australia has finally brought in a full time selector to assist the remaining three part-timers. The only issue is that this champion of selection is too old and antiquated. Jarrod Potter ponders the need for a modern cricketer to take the mantle.
Poaching players is not fair game
Sandru Santhana Anandaraj looks at the latest outbreak of poaching and it does not involve a tranquiliser.
No Room for Randiv-esque Cricket
No balling someone on purpose so they miss their 100 is despicable. Jarrod Potter on why it should never happen.
T20 x 2 ≠ One Day Cricket
Split innings cricket is bound to fail. Jarrod Potter mourns the death of 50-over cricket in Australia.
CLT20 Team Preview- Warriors
Sandru Santhana Anandaraj continues his CLT20 preview and rates South Africa’s Warriors franchise as a serious contender for the title.