Tag Archives: MCG

Tour of MCG

Posted on January 1, 2012 by thecricketcouch

“If you can kick it or hit it, put it in the MCG, Melbourne will turn up to watch it” said the proud Melbourne native and MCG Tour guide Barrie Johns, while standing on the balcony at the Members Reserve, … Continue reading →

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Day 2, MCG: A Day of Overshadowing Performances

Posted on December 27, 2011 by thecricketcouch

Day 2 at the MCG, bathed in beautiful sunshine, was a picture perfect day for cricket, and the cricket matched the conditions. There was beautiful batsmanship, sustained aggressive bowling, and the match hanging in balance (or perhaps slightly tilted in … Continue reading →

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Sehwag – The Inimitable Genius

Posted on August 5, 2010 by thecricketcouch

Way back in the early Oughts, Prem Panicker, used to have an online talk-chat show called “Panix Station” (before podcast was even part of the public parlance) where people could send questions in by email. The show’s producer would read … Continue reading →

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