Let’s seek new year inspiration from those who were conspicuous – for better or worse – in 2023.
In a fiery postscript to Australia’s series-sealing 79-run victory at the MCG,Pakistan coach Mohammad Hafeez said the tourists had been the better side and would have won if not for several line-ball calls that had fallen in Australia’s favour.
Captain Pat Cummins led the way to victory for Australia in a thrilling 79-run win against a spirited Pakistan side in the second Test at the MCG.
Pakistan deal themselves into the Boxing Day Test,and out of it,and just possibly back in again,all in a typical Pakistan day.
High farce combined with high drama as the two worst shots of the Test combined with the two best balls of the series to suddenly make the MCG match a contest of true intensity.
Their importance to the team will be magnified by the fact whoever replaces David Warner will struggle to match his output.
Umpire Joel Wilson had two decisions overturned in as many balls. Here’s how the umpires’ decisions have fared when challenged across the Test series against Pakistan.
Pat Cummins speaks frankly on an unforgettable 2023:winning trophies,losing his Mum and why David Warner kept his place in the Test team.
A little over a decade ago,former Australian Test cricketer Simon Katich was somewhere near where Mitchell Johnson is now.
The Test and ODI skipper led his team to the top of the mountain in 2023,with a smile on his face and a happy team behind him. The naysayers are quiet now.
The impending achievements underline how blessed Australia have been to have three fast bowlers tipped to become future hall of famers playing in the same generation.