Tag Archives: Australia

Couch Talk 149 with Daren Ganga

Posted on January 11, 2015 by thecricketcouch

Former WI opener Daren Ganga talks about his stop-start career, being captain of Trinidad and West Indies, the highest successful chase of 418 vs Australia he was part of, and also the Test vs India on a tough Sabina Park … Continue reading →

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Kohli Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk

Posted on January 5, 2015 by thecricketcouch

It was during the 2011 tour to the West Indies that India last won a Test series away from home. Virat Kohli was on debut in the first Test of the series at Kingston, Jamaica. After making only 4 in … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 148 with Ashwell Prince

Posted on December 31, 2014 by thecricketcouch

Former South Africa batsman Ashwell Prince talks about choosing to play cricket while growing up in the Apartheid era, the quota system, his debut, the controversial circumstances under which he was made to open the innings on his comeback amongst … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 145 with Sadagoppan Ramesh

Posted on December 11, 2014 by thecricketcouch

Former Indian opener S Ramesh talks about his debut in 1999 vs Pakistan where he faced perhaps the most complete bowling attack ever, his method to facing fast bowlers, his lack of footwork, disappointment over being dropped even with runs … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 141 with Asanka Gurusinha

Posted on November 18, 2014 by thecricketcouch

Former Sri Lankan batsman Asanka Gurusinha talks about his batting role models, his Test career, the landmark 1996 World Cup victory including the semifinal vs India and the final vs. Australia, Aravinda de Silva’s batting, his relationship with Arjuna Ranatunga … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 140 with Craig McDermott

Posted on November 11, 2014 by thecricketcouch

Former Australian fast bowler and now their assistant coach talks about his playing career, bowlers he admired, Merv Hughes as his partner in crime, the crop of young Aussie quicks, his work with Hilfenhaus during the India series in 2011-12, … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 139 with Mudassar Nazar

Posted on November 7, 2014 by thecricketcouch

Former Pakistani opener Mudassar Nazar talks about his baptism by the fire of Lillee and Thomson, taking up after his father Nazar Mohammad, his playing career, his admiration for Sunil Gavaskar as a batsman, the greatest Pakistani team, how he … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 131 with Jim Maxwell, ABC Radio Commentator

Posted on August 21, 2014 by thecricketcouch

ABC Grandstand commentator Jim Maxwell talks about his beginnings, learning the craft from his idol Alan McGilvray, the future of radio commentary, his forays in to TV commentary, his favorite player to commentate on, his colleague Peter Roebuck, amongst other … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 129 with Alex Kountouris, Australian Team Physiotherapist

Posted on July 30, 2014 by thecricketcouch

Australian national cricket team’s lead physiotherapist Alex Kountouris talks about the health management of cricketers, the impact of T20s, fast bowler injuries, comparing Asian and non-Asian teams, and the cricket health of several Australians including Ryan Harris and Shane Watson. … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk 128 with Dean Jones

Posted on July 15, 2014 by thecricketcouch

Former Australian batsman Dean Jones talks about his legendary double hundred in the 1986 Madras Tied Test, his growth as a batsman, Allan Border’s role in cricket’s resurgence in Australia, Michael Clarke’s captaincy, facing up to fast bowlers, his excellence … Continue reading →

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