“We want Boland! We want Boland!” The MCG’s raucous Bay 13 chanted in unison during the recent Boxing Day Test against Pakistan, voicing their admiration for local hero Scott Boland — who wasn’t even playing the match. Two years earlier, the Victorian became a national icon after taking 6-7 during a breathtaking four-over spell on...
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Fifth Test: England endure torrid day one as batsmen flop and bowlers toil against India
An age old problem unfolded. Once bowlers in a Test series in India have a batsman’s number it is very hard to find an escape route. The relentlessness wears down everyone. Before the match Stokes said he was on guard against ‘departure lounge syndrome’ but the end for some cannot come quick enough. The sight...
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Is cricket betting still popular in the UK?
Online sports betting has become big business during the 21st century, with advancements in technology driving a seismic shift in how punters place wagers. Football and horse racing have historically dominated the landscape in the United Kingdom, but numerous other sports also garner plenty of interest among sports bettors. These include cricket, which is firmly...