On this day, 2019: Luck, controversy steer England to maiden World Cup title as Kiwi hearts shatter
Look back at the 2019 Cricket World Cup Final, contested between England and New Zealand.
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Mitch Bourke
Jul 11, 20203 min read
On this day in 2019: England bury World Cup woes with Aussie annihilation
Look back at the 2019 Cricket World Cup’s Second Semi Final, contested between Australia and England.
Mitch Bourke
Jul 9, 20203 min read
On this day in 2019: Minnow Kiwis slay giants to move one game away from glory
Look back at the 2019 Cricket World Cup’s First Semi Final, contested between India and New Zealand.
Mitch Bourke
Jul 3, 202016 min read
“I had nothing to lose”: Graeme Vimpani’s key to success
”I’d never really had any publicity before and all of a sudden, my name was on the 6 o’clock news”
Mitch Bourke
Jun 14, 20207 min read
Tilan Samaraweera: ‘My initial thought was that’s it, I’m going to die’
"If it hit the artery, I would’ve been paralysed, so I was very lucky.”
Mitch Bourke
May 20, 20209 min read
Tilan Samaraweera Q&A: A remarkable journey
Overcoming a gunshot wound to return to playing for Sri Lanka and score more centuries, Tilan Samaraweera was an incredibly tough cricketer.
Mitch Bourke
May 7, 202019 min read
Michael Beer Q&A: Australia's unlikeliest opening bowler
In this interview, Michael Beer reflects on his time touring with Australia, Big Bash career, getting bounced by Peter Siddle and much more.
Mitch Bourke
Apr 29, 202013 min read
Warren Ayres Q&A: First Class but wanted more
Victorian Premier Cricket legend Warren Ayres reflects on his career and strong desires
Mitch Bourke
Apr 12, 202013 min read
Q&A with four-time St Kilda premiership player Adrian Jones
In this interview, Adrian reflects on his extensive Premier Cricket career and his more recent coaching success.
Mitch Bourke
Apr 7, 202018 min read
Matt Chasemore Q&A: The drive to win
From being stood down as coach, to winning tournaments on the MCG, Matt Chasemore reflects on the highs and lows of his illustrious career.
Mitch Bourke
Apr 6, 20203 min read
Independent cricket competition defies coronavirus advice
MCA A Grade umpire Leon Jacobs details his experiences from captivating grand final played amidst coronavirus concerns.
Mitch Bourke
Apr 4, 202011 min read
Bathiya Perera Q&A: One of the best to never play for Sri Lanka
"On all my 'A' tours, I averaged 40 to 50 plus, but the national selectors had already moved on..."
Mitch Bourke
Mar 30, 20209 min read
Q&A with former Victorian quick Will Carr
Will Carr sat down with Mitch Bourke to reflect on his rise from playing local cricket at age 22 to first class cricket by age 26.
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