Ian Reid - Articles & News

Redevelopment of The Adelaide Oval: Progression, or a sad loss of the grounds natural beauty?

Redevelopment of The Adelaide Oval: Progression, or a sad loss of the ground's natural beauty?

Is the redevelopment of the Adelaide Oval a vital step towards necessary progression, or a commercial drive that has resulted in a sad loss of the grounds natural beauty and appeal as a traditional looking cricket ground with serious economic consequences?

Ian Reid, Adelaide Oval, Bellerive Oval, Australia, Sheffield Shield, Big Bash, Gideon Haigh, ICC World Cup 2015, SACA, South Australian Redbacks

March 17 2013, 10:52 am

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Pattinson, Hilfenhaus & Siddle - pace bowling force to reckon with

Pattinson, Hilfenhaus & Siddle - pace bowling force to reckon with

By Ian Reid In the 90s and 2000s,Australia's batting depth ensured the current top six batting forAustraliawere always on their toes. As we begin a new decade,Australia's fast bowling stocks appears to be on the way up. And in time may rival the depth in the batting of yesteryear.

James Pattinson, Ben Hilfenhaus, Peter Siddle, Shane Watson, Pat Cummins, Ryan Harris, Australia, India, South Africa, Ian Reid

May 14 2012, 11:36 pm

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Australia likely to play Usman Khawaja in 2nd Test; Cummins could debut

Australia likely to play Usman Khawaja in 2nd Test; Cummins could debut

By Ian Reid UsmanKhawaja has been hitting the nets hard and posting good individual scores each season. The man is a traditionalist. While both Khawaja and Marsh have the ability to play conservatively, seeing out the good deliveries and dispatching the rubbish to get their runs.

Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Patrick Cummins, Matthew Hayden, Justin Langer, David Warner, Ricky Ponting, Australia, SAvsAus, Ian Reid

May 14 2012, 11:37 pm

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Is Waqar Younis a candidate to fill in the vacancy of Australian bowling coach?

Is Waqar Younis a candidate to fill in the vacancy of Australian bowling coach?

By Ian Reid Waqar has been based in Sydney, since 2005. He has been exposed to local and cultural knowledge which should help him mix with the team culture and the fanatics. More so he has spent time with the NSW Blues so he will understand the demands, attitude and team spirit with which he will be working with in Australian sport.

Ian Reid, Waqar Younis, Wasim Akram, Craig McDermott, Mickey Arthur, Pat Howard, Andrew Symonds, Pakistan, Australia, New South Wales Blues

June 17 2012, 11:07 am

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Michael Clarke has all the qualities to make a great Australian captain

Michael Clarke has all the qualities to make a great Australian captain

By Ian Reid He may appear to be a soft bloke on the outside, but to blend into one of the greatest sides cricket has known, to overcome personal struggles and shrug of haters in the media, to lead from the front a mixed side with his own demonstrative input, to gain the respect of his team are all signs of a mentally tough person.

Michael Clarke, Ricky Ponting, Glenn McGrath, Brett Lee, Allan Border, Steve Waugh, Australia, Aus vs NZ, Ian Reid

May 14 2012, 11:36 pm

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Ben Hilfenhaus: A prized work horse in the Australian stable

Ben Hilfenhaus: A prized work horse in the Australian stable

By Ian Reid On January 5, 2007Ben Hilfenhaus was rewarded for his outstanding achievements at the Allan Border Medal award ceremony where he won theBradman Young Cricket of the YearTrophy. He won it convincingly receiving 97 votes in total. His performances for Tasmania sparked a fair bit of interest from the National Selection Panel and on that night it was clear that Hilfenhaus was well on track for a future with the Australian cricket team.

Ian Reid, Ben Hilfenhaus, Peter Siddle, Glenn McGrath, George Bailey, Michael Clarke, Virender Sehwag, Australia, Ashes, England

May 14 2012, 11:35 pm

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