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About Arno

Projectleider op de afdeling Nieuwe Media van de NOS, waar alle coole dingen die geen radio of tv zijn worden gemaakt. Cricket-gek.

Cricket in 1950 and my post-Ashes-dip

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From the British Council Film Archive:

As England battle it out against Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in an attempt to claim the Ashes, we witness the mastery involved – both on and off the field.

http://vimeo.com/17360378

And yes, it has been a while since I posted anything. Can’t be bothered that much with cricket at the moment.

A slight post-Ashes-dip probably, not helped by the fact it has been really busy at work and I just don’t care much about all those ODI’s.

Looking forward to watching the Netherlands at the World Cup though. Hope they can cause another upset like the one from 2009 (← watch the video in there :) )

The difference between an Australian batsman and Cinderella

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Q: What is the difference between an Australian batsman and Cinderella?

A: Cinderella knew when to leave the ball

From Simon Hughes’ blog at TWC.

I just could not resist posting it.

Mostly because England are losing from Australia like they did not trash them during the Ashes. Which they did, big time.

Collingwood won’t be missed at all

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Paul Collingwood pondering

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Paul Collingwood’s international career will be over very soon I’m afraid.

I hope he can keep playing for the ODI- and T20-sides for some time coming, but if he keeps batting like this, I do not see that happening.

And because of his poor batting form, we probably won’t miss him at all.

New players will come in, and Collingwood’s typical role as Brigadier Block is no longer in high demand for this England side. His grit seems to have rubbed of on his teammates and they can do without him.

His catching and bowling aided England in winning this series, but no batsman can keep his place in the side on just those qualities.

But even though I don’t believe England will miss him, I still feel sad, because he has been a great player to have around for England over the last few years.

Check out these posts from King Cricket and Edward Craig on what made him so good – and so likeable.

Retaining is no winning

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England retained the Ashes. But they haven’t won this series yet.

I know the Ashes are supposed to be all about who has possession of the little urn, but retaining them isn’t half as good as an series victory in Australia.

The Ashes are save, but the real price is up for grabs for this England side.

Here’s hoping they will make it happen.

ICC documentary Road to the World Cup

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End of roadThere is a lot of interesting Test cricket to come before the World Cup 2011, but nevertheless, here’s a chance to get in the mood a bit.

Road to the World Cup is a documentary produced for the ICC and is fully available online.

Go check it out if you want, but take in account that it might be a bit propagandist as it was the ICC paying the bills.