Tag Archives: Michael Clarke

Couch Talk 157 with Dan Bretting “Whitewash to Whitewash”

In this episode, ESPNcricinfo’s Daniel Brettig talks about his new book “Whitewash to Whitewas” covering the ebb and flow in Australian cricket between the 2006 and 2014. He speaks in detail about some of the main characters in that period … Continue reading

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Couch Talk 128 with Dean Jones

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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Morkel-Clarke, Predator-Prey

I’m a big fan of the Nature channels on TV – National Geographic, Discovery Wild, and Animal Planet etc. The programs that usually capture my attention are those dealing with predator big cats such as lions, tigers, leopards, and cheetahs. … Continue reading

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Couch Talk 95 with Steve Waugh

In this episode, former Australian captain Steve Waugh talks about his new book, “The Meaning of Luck” and the role of luck in sports, business and life. He also talks about the recently concluded Ashes, the Argus Review that he contributed … Continue reading

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Ruthlessness and England Batting On

There was plenty of talk on air and on Twitter about the declaration that never came. England were light years ahead of Australia towards the end of third day’s play at Lord’s and the talk was about England declaring and … Continue reading

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Couch Talk 78 with Peter Lalor

In this episode, Australian cricket journalist Peter Lalor talks about the reasons for decline in the standards of Australia’s shield cricket including Aussie Rules Football attraction for the young Aussie athletes as the preferred sport, the impact of Big Bash … Continue reading

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Short Jabs: Espiode 6

Guests: Josh Taylor pans the idea of the Test Championship in 2017, Matthew Wood vents about “Homework Gate” and SidVee talks about Father-Son cricketers and the inordinate burden the sons have to carry in the face of their fathers’ enormous … Continue reading

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Couch Talk 70 with Ed Cowan

In this episode, Australian Test opener Ed Cowan talks about his international career so far, the recent Test series vs South Africa and Sri Lanka, the upcoming Test series against India, the Shane Watson situation and the “Warniefesto”. Follow Eddie … Continue reading

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Second Thoughts on Catches

On the final day of the 2nd Test between Sri Lanka and Australia at Pallekele, Michael Clarke standing at 2nd slip, took what can be described as a “ripper” to dismiss Mahela Jayawardene off the bowling of Trent Copeland. While … Continue reading

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The dynamic duo

Stuart Broad, fresh from rebutting Kevin Pietersen’s comments about how England’s bowlers would’ve benefited from playing in the IPL, decides to call up the only person who will understand him, Michael Clarke. (Patiently waits as the ring tone “It Ain’t … Continue reading

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