John R Reid, that excellent all-rounder, was born on June 3, 1928. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the man who led New Zealand to their first three Test wins.
June 6 2013, 12:25 am
Read MoreIs 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?
March 17 2013, 10:52 am
Read MoreIt's hard to not feel gutted as an Australian supporter having witnessed the innings defeat at Hyderabad and slide to 0-2 down in the series.
March 7 2013, 9:49 am
Read MoreBy 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.
May 14 2012, 11:36 pm
Read MoreBy 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.
May 14 2012, 11:37 pm
Read MoreBy 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.
June 17 2012, 11:07 am
Read MoreBy 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.
May 14 2012, 11:36 pm
Read MoreBy 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.
May 14 2012, 11:35 pm
Read MoreIan Reidrecalls the roller-coaster ride of Mitchell Johnson who will be turning out for the Mumbai Indians in the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
May 14 2012, 11:36 pm
Read MoreOn March 28, 1955 New Zealand were bowled out for an abysmal 26. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the lowest total ever by a side in the history of Test cricket.
March 28 2013, 11:47 am
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