Tag: test cricket

Overreaction to Aussie supremacy?

Overreaction to Aussie supremacy?

Having taken a look at the stats in preparation for the fourth Ashes Test down under, one of the things that has really stood out is that there has not been a draw at the MCG since 1997. In that period there have been 10 Australian victories and England were beaten by an innings and 99 runs the last time the sides clashed.

There’s no denying that the Baggy Greens have an excellent record at the MCG, but traders should …

25/12/2010 | By More
Trade the Ashes to Adelaide…

Trade the Ashes to Adelaide…

Australia enter the second Ashes Test under intense pressure after being humiliated by England, who managed to turn around the first Test in Brisbane last week.

The Adelaide Oval, venue for the Second Test, was once famous for throwing up frequent draws, although there have only been three here since 1991.

If anyone’s considering laying the draw on Betfair or Betdaq (currently trading at 2.06), I wouldn’t disagree with them, despite Australia seemingly lacking a convincingly reliable wicket taker and …

02/12/2010 | By More
Arrest over test cricket ‘betting scam’

Arrest over test cricket ‘betting scam’

Another story in the press this morning about another alleged betting scam.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11122388

The News of World appear to really savour these stories, perhaps will a little too much vigour? But there is no doubt that sport should be played for the right reasons and any corruption should definitely be rooted out. If you are in any doubt as to why gambling has a sullied reputation, its stories like these that produce it. Let’s hope that publicity like this will …

29/08/2010 | By More
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