That's ridiculous from Duckett. It's not like England invented attacking cricket. I'm an England fan who's really enjoyed watching them under McCullum, but that's embarrassing.
Commentator's curse - Root just got his first decent knock of the series today. But by playing cautiously.
Could not agree more about Swanton. Is there a more jingoistic sports writer in this country? His article following the Matilda’s loss to England in the World Cup was a masterclass in sour grapes reporting. Much like the writings (rantings) of that other great Aussie Oi Oi Oi chest beater Peter FitzSimons, sadly I find myself drawn to reading them just to see how rubbish they are.
The staccato sentences, the stale cultural references, the thudding ironies, the pedestrian opinions, the mirthless jokes, the upholstering quotes. Honestly, is there a sports writer in this country more readily replaceable by AI than Will Swanton of The Australian? Maybe it’s already happened.
Excellent on Swanton who is certainly no EW even on the latter’s worst days
Agree about Will Swanton. I just can't read him. Sad that the Australian has come to this on the back of so many great cricket writers over the years.
That's ridiculous from Duckett. It's not like England invented attacking cricket. I'm an England fan who's really enjoyed watching them under McCullum, but that's embarrassing.
Commentator's curse - Root just got his first decent knock of the series today. But by playing cautiously.
First step is admitting you have a problem, Vincent! I'd rather watch Root at his best than almost anyone in world cricket.
Could not agree more about Swanton. Is there a more jingoistic sports writer in this country? His article following the Matilda’s loss to England in the World Cup was a masterclass in sour grapes reporting. Much like the writings (rantings) of that other great Aussie Oi Oi Oi chest beater Peter FitzSimons, sadly I find myself drawn to reading them just to see how rubbish they are.
The staccato sentences, the stale cultural references, the thudding ironies, the pedestrian opinions, the mirthless jokes, the upholstering quotes. Honestly, is there a sports writer in this country more readily replaceable by AI than Will Swanton of The Australian? Maybe it’s already happened.
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