Some are moaning about the lack of competitiveness of the West Indies - not me! Remember Garner, Marshall, Walsh et al and the losing series after losing series we played against them.
My favorite moments against the West Indies are the fact we had them 4-10 when Lillee bowled Richards with the last ball, Boxing Day, 1981 and the classic 1975-76 series - apart from the second test in Perth.
So, great to see those old themes reappear - flashy batting, woeful collapses and happy hooking.
And the bonus rest days.
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Just came across your blog.As somebody who follows first class cricket wherever its played, I t was a pleasure reading it.I have a blog concentrating mainly on cricket nearlyman.blogspot.com
The series win against the west indies was credit worthy and the win against Pakistan was great.Was Roger Wooley, the first Tasmanian to play a test?
Great to have you "on board" Nearly Man! Roger Wooley was the first Test cricketer from Tasmania in the "modern era" - that is , after Tasmania was allowed to join the Sheffield Shield competition. There were some prior to that in the early days of first class cricket - Jack Badcock being one I believe.
The West Indies certainly fought back well - the series became quite interesting and for a while there was a chance the Windies could have levelled it. Pakistan has shown some promise - I'm hoping they do better in Sydney where the wicket might be more to their liking The weather there has been wet of late though.
Happy New Year to you!
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