The current COVID-19 outbreak has brought life as we know it to a halt. One of the many noticeable absences has been the lack of personalities and voices that we associate with sport on our TVs and radios, and among those voices, there can be none more distinct than that of the veteran Australian broadcaster,Continue reading “Interview: with Jim Maxwell, ABC and BBC cricket radio commentator”
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Ben Stokes revitalised the sport of cricket in this country, so he’s the justified odds-on favourite for SPOTY 2019
As soon as Benjamin Andrew Stokes completed his magnificent innings at Headingley in August 2019 to keep The Ashes alive, I was in no doubt that he would be named BBC Sport Personality of the Year for 2019. Just last year, Stokes was arrested after a fight outside a nightclub, before being found not guiltyContinue reading “Ben Stokes revitalised the sport of cricket in this country, so he’s the justified odds-on favourite for SPOTY 2019”
Ashes third Test – Ben Stokes further ensures he goes down in cricketing history
England were 72 runs from victory when Jack Leach, England’s 11th man, joined Ben Stokes at the crease. Stokes was already a fan favourite. The World Cup winner had taken a blow to the helmet, and seen batting partners Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow and Jos Buttler lose their wickets cheaply. Stokes wasn’t put off byContinue reading “Ashes third Test – Ben Stokes further ensures he goes down in cricketing history”
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