Alick The Rat: The Other Bannerman Tweet In the 1880s, a picture began to emerge of the archetypal Australian as tall and bronzed, with a talent for laconic improvisation and a disdain for introspection and too much solemnity. Whatever truth it held, Alick Bannerman was its utter antithesis. Small (165cm and 65kg) and intense, he began a counter-tradition to that of … [Read more...]
Umpiring: How it all Began
Umpiring: How it all Began by David Jenkins In any history of cricket umpires it is well worth reflecting on the role and the expectations which follow. In the modern game the umpire is seen as a trained professional, knowledgeable in the laws of the game, fully understanding of the relevant match conditions and totally fair and unbiased in the execution of his, or her, duties … [Read more...]