Tag Archives: Melbourne Cricket Ground

Most Beautiful Cricket Grounds

Posted on March 12, 2015 by thecricketcouch

Kathleen and I are nearing the end of our 262-day trip around the cricketing world. We wrote a piece for Mint Newspaper about the five of the most beautiful cricket ground we came across on our trip. In no particular … Continue reading →

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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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