The WACA - Conquered!

“Cry havoc, and let slip the dogs of war!” - William Shakespeare
My limited exposure to classical literature as opposed to  mainstream fiction means the phrase “Dogs of War” conjures up images of a grizzled bunch of mercenaries sponsored by an American industrialist laying siege to the rudimentary military of an obscure African nation. The intent [...]

The WACA, Perth - home of attacking cricket

At the end of day 2 at the WACA ground in Perth, India lead by 170 and the world is an unrecognizable place. Touted as ‘red-hot’ by journalists and anyone within earshot of a microphone, Australia swapped their lone spinner for another frighteningly fast bowler in Shaun Tait and were expected to blow the Indian [...]