‘Tis the silly season. . . .

Silly mid-on, silly mid-off etc.  Australia is in the throws of an Ashes Series so cricket is at the top of my agenda at the moment. I might mention that the Big Bash League is also in full swing.  I thought that there could be no better time to read this autobiography.I am really enjoying…

Rugby/cricket followed by cycling/cricket

Once again I was spoilt for choice with my sport watching. Last night I had a split screen with rugby and cricket then followed by cycling and cricket.  My sister reminded me that there was also golf from St Andrews, but I am not a follower of golf.  I did see pictures of a great…

Sport aplenty in the month of July

July promises to be a wonderful month for watching sport. The sport has already started with the beginning of Wimbledon.  Although I generally don’t watch the tennis there are a few Australians I will be following, in particular Samantha Stosur.  It was sad to see Lleyton Hewitt exit Wimbledon so quickly in this his final…

The DRS and at last some cricket to smile about

The third Test in the Ashes series is underway and last night, Australian time, Australia finally managed to get some runs on the board, although it was not without controversy.  I do not understand why they are using the DRS system when it is not being used in the manner intended.  I am no expert…

Tour de France and Ashes. . .my routine is blown to bits

You have probably worked out by now that I enjoy watching sport and there has been an absolute feast of sport on the television lately.  The fact that the Tour de France and The Ashes are both held in the northern hemisphere means that the televising of the events happens very late at night here…