8 minute read There have been 28 occasions in the last 25 years when a bowler has taken eight wickets or more in a Test innings. Some of these were weirder than others. At what point does a bowling performance become really, truly, freakishly remarkable? We’d say at the seventh wicket. Five-fors are
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More info about Jason Krejza
< 1 minute read We’re rapidly turning into the authoritative site on Jason Krejza. Here’s what else we’ve gleaned (from comments that have been left on other updates): (1) His brother might well be called George and if he is, he claims to have taught Jason all he knows about cricket. (2) He was
Continue readingVirender Sehwag gives his verdict on Jason Krejza
< 1 minute read “I think we will go after him.” Run, Jason. Run! There’s nothing left for you in India. Grab your passport and enough rupees to get you to the airport and just flee. You’re a marked man. Virender Sehwag doesn’t do milking the spinners. If he wants spin-milk, he’s going right
Continue readingJason Krejza’s bowling figures
< 1 minute read There’s a fine tradition of Indian batsmen being introduced to opposing spinners, shaking their hand before punching said spinner squarely in the face without warning. And then doing it again. And again. This usually happens before the spinner even appears in a Test. Sachin Tendulkar instantly decided that Shane Warne
Continue readingCan there be any justification for adopting Jason Krejza – let’s put it to the vote
< 1 minute read On the one hand, he’s a spin bowler with a really mediocre record and people are lining up to, er… not know who he is – which is quite endearing. On the other hand, he’s Australian, which isn’t endearing. It’s a quandary and no mistake. Former Aussie spinner, Ashley Mallett,
Continue readingWho the hell is Jason Krejza?
< 1 minute read Australia have called up an off-spinner called Jason Krejza as support for Bryce McGain in the upcoming Test series against India. How Australia’s spin resources have – well – evaporated. Even McGain (who we won’t say a word against) will be a debutant. Other Australian spinners we know: Dan Cullen,
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