Darren Berry
@ChuckBerry1969
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Former Victorian Cricket Captain. Coach of South Australia / Adelaide Strikers. IPL & PSL Champions - Strategy Coach. Current D.O.C. at RSA. Sports Broadcaster
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If the ICC don’t give Virat a holiday with his family in Sydney then we might as well pack up our bat and ball and go home. Changed his line and showed the world the kid has rattled him & his team. Such a shame as the kid absolutely idolizes Kohli. “ Never meet your hero ” 😢.
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I am uncomfortably numb we spoke on the phone for almost 2 hours just a few days ago & now you are gone. So glad we reunited my friend after too many years apart. This photo a memory I’ll cherish forever. Rest easy Big Tuna I’ll miss our passionate cricket chats 💔 #PSLChamps
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Today will always be a horrible day for the rest of my life. A wonderful young man who just happened to be a super cricketer with so much more 2 achieve was struck at SCG 5 years ago. My heartfelt love & condolences remain with the Hughes family who have endured unbearable pain💔
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Get your TV on this is simply Test Cricket at its very best. Bumrah beyond belief. Elite seam makes him almost unplayable 🙈🤷♂️.
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How many of you sitting at home would like to be in young Nathan McSweeney shoes right now. (Seriously) 2 days in the field. Now shadows on the pitch. Get your seatbelts on as some serious turbulence is expected over Optus Stadium as Bumrah the beast is about to unleash hell 🔥.
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The Bradman of Bowling The Wizard of Spin The loyalty of true Friendship - The pain of this loss is to much to fathom. We still had so much to do together my great mate. Our last night together recently at the G will stay with me 4ever the tears remain private - Love ya mate 💔
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Watching Test cricket on spinning wickets in India is simply the best. It’s an absolute examination of your technique & temperament . It’s exhilarating cricket. ITS A TEST 🏏.
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Pat Cummins I was wrong. I questioned your tactical nous and your tenure as skipper during the frustrating Ashes series. Once again today at the G you have lead our country over the line with your big ❤️ & immense skill, they were never in question. Im so happy to eat my words 🙏.
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The pain of reality was at times suffocating but the beautiful tributes & celebration of the life of my great mate SKW was magnificent. Your family & in particular your 3 children were brave & strong, their words poignant. Farewell from ex teammates below. We love you mate 💔🏏
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This kid has been crucified in the toughest circumstances. What strong character he has shown. Didn’t run & hide, no sunglasses at airport & answered all media questions with honesty & conviction, calm miked up tonight then plays match winning inning’s McSweeney will be back 🏏👏.
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As Christmas draws to a close & things go all quiet in the family home. I’m raising my glass in silence to absent friends taken far too soon in recent times. As the Boxing Day test looms, it will never be the same for me with out the king of the G in the house. Miss ya mate 💔🙏
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I have been critical of Pat Cummins tactical captaincy especially when we are trying to dismiss the tail & I stand firm. But I will never question his cricket ability, athleticism, his resilience or his toughness. Pulling us out of the mire once again here 🙏.#gameon.
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Can someone please explain to this man why 250 wickets at 23 over 7 years of hard work & toil repeatedly dismissing the best batsmen in our country is overlooked for an exciting prospect of 5 shield games 😩
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To those of you who have never kept wickets at an elite level shhhhhh. Your comments about @tdpaine36 are out of order and with no clue. He is in the best three keepers in the world. Done an outstanding job as Captain and will bounce back in Brisbane. One bad day move on 👌.
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20% & 1 demerit point. Change direction to deliberately make contact with a kid on debut. What a spineless, pathetic, manipulated outcome confirming what we all already know. After 12 hours cricket I’m taking my bat & ball & going home. #disgraceful.
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Hard to believe it’s 15 years since we uneccesarily & tragically lost our coach, mate & mentor. Gone but never forgotten David Hookes. As I left the MCG tonight I paused to remember 💔 thoughts with family & friends #RIPHookesy.
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Loving this young McSweeney looking the goods but seriously Rohit WTF 🤷♂️🤷♂️ is he injured ?such poor captaincy allowed our boys to settle - staggering.
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Hard to believe 21 years today since you were unnecessarily taken from us. You left a huge impact on many in such a short time in Victorian Cricket. Thoughts with family & all my Vic teammates. Smack one through the covers or lift one over square leg today mate 🏏🍺 RIP Hookesy
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Sadly this day will be forever etched in my memory for all the wrong reasons Thinking of all of my team from that fateful day at the SCG Most importantly my heart breaks for the immediate Hughes family who tragically lost their adored son and much loved brother 💔 RIP little man.
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3 months has passed but the pain doesn’t subside miss you mate every single day 💔 #talktomegoose
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Harsh Lesson for today Men don’t wait till tomorrow to tell your mates you love them it might be too late. Tell them today Im sure glad I did 💔🏏.
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No doubt @ProfDeano has a big smile on his face upstairs another PSL Title. Well done @KarachiKingsARY Sadly the most successful coach in PSL no longer with us. #Proud 💔💔🏏.
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Too much just far too much to bare. Seriously WTF 💔 we had some fierce battles on the field but enormous respect of it. Numbness descends as SKW had arranged both Roy & I to be his trusted assistants at the London 💯🤷♂️ Unique man with a kind heart taken far too soon - RIP Roy💔.
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“No turning back now” .On board Singapore flight then onto Manchester / London to honour my commitment to my late great mate Shane Warne who I was to be assisting in the London 💯 my new T-shirt reminding me of my SKW. I was always his co pilot. Love ya mate.Talk to me Goose 💔
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Bags are packed Dubai you have been great it’s time now to head to Karachi with @IsbUnited to see the passionate people of Pakistan who truly love this game 🏏
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Cancer has cruelled my family losing both my parents when I was young & last year my brother. With pain in my heart I read the sad news of the loss of Andrew Strauss wife Ruth far too soon. We must find a cure 🙏🙏 love with Andrew & family.
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Happy 60th Birthday @ProfDeano raising my glass to our great memories together over the years. Miss you mate 💔🍺
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For those interested Ben Foakes is the best keeper in England by the length of the Flemington straight and has scored Test match hundreds. He also scored 124 for Surrey in a run chase victory last weekend. Go figure 🤷♂️🙈 #madness.
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Today another tough day to remember and honor the great leg spinner at the G, his backyard his coliseum where he performed like a gladiator. I miss you more every day my loyal & trusted friend. You made me believe. The pain of loss is still so raw. Love you mate 💔🏏 @ShaneWarne
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What an absolute joke those two full tosses Maxi launched into space were not called no balls above waist height. They were shoulder height. You just just can’t have umpires with such lack of clue at this level, it’s seriously embarrassing could be game / season defining 🤷♂️😳😤.
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Time alone out the back yard with a quiet Asahi contemplating what a real shit week it’s been. Raising my beer to you my friend @ProfDeano missed our weekly chat this week champ 🏏💔
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Just took a moment at work to pause upon hearing the sad news of Rod Marsh passing. My childhood hero - posters on the wall growing up I idolized him. Thoughts & best wishes to his family at this time 💔🧤🏏
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The 5 best Test Quicks I’ve seen in my lifetime in no particular order . Lillee 355 @ 23.Akram 414 @ 23.Marshall 376@ 20.Hadlee 431 @ 22.Bumrah 201 @ 19. Apologies to many here & Jimmy Anderson longevity & skill you were a genius. Let the debate begin🤷♂️.
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It is beyond doubt @AasifAli2018 is a special talent still with some work to refine in his overall game, but his ability to win matches is next level Undisputed cleanest hitter of the ball in Pakistan He needs to be nurtured / guided & he will deliver on world stage👍 @IsbUnited.
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This evening my great mate takes his final bow at the MCG - his spiritual home. Thanks to all my friends who have reached out at this excruciatingly painful time. Here are some of my reflections @GregBaum helped me gather in this mornings paper. RIP SKW 💔🏏.
Shane Warne and @ChuckBerry1969 were mates for 35 years. Warne always said Berry was the best wicketkeeper he’d seen - and might even have mentioned it to Adam Gilchrist once. Berry has always worn his heart on his sleeve. Now he can’t stop it bleeding.
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No footwork against this high quality pace is recipe for disaster. I have grave fears Bumrah will end it for Ussie this summer. Scrambled feet nowhere. More nicks than a teenager shaver 🪒 wow & now Smith caught in no man’s land. Bumrah is a beast.
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Bumrah is just Brilliant. Challenges your footwork and your decision making at high speed. Hard to leave. He draws you to the pace. 🙈.
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You gotta feel for the kid Jaiswal has dropped 3 catches today. He might have dropped 3 crucial chances, the game & the series. His only answer is a match winning innings when his chance comes later today for India. Needs a pat on the back from his senior players not berated 🤷♂️.
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Trust so important in life without it you are a dead man walking. A wise old head once said to me it’s not always the obvious ones putting the knives in you. So disappointed & disillusioned in the events of today but not even one little bit surprised 💔🏏.
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Upstairs / downstairs shit I feel for the young man. Bumrah 🔥.
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The most amazing sporting event I’ve witnessed live in my lifetime An absolute privilege to be part of the broadcast with @1116sen alongside @GerardWhateley & @beastieboy07 at the mighty MCG. The constant roar was electric so loud. Kohli truly amazing 🏏👏
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12 months today it’s still so difficult to comprehend - surreal All I have is wonderful memories to cherish forever. Miss you so much my great mate. My love to family & friends today & always.
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It’s hard to believe its 7 years since we lost our great little mate in tragic heartbreaking circumstances. Gone but never ever forgotten. Your cheeky smile & infectious attitude made us all better people. Loved & respected by so many, my love to family & friends RIP Bruz 🏏💔
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I’m genuinely disappointed for @travishead34 felt he had far more upside at the No 5. real stiff with test average bordering 40. Yeah yeah the haters can hate he’s a good young man and he will come again #fact.
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@IsbUnited Asif Ali is a super talented player who strikes the ball as clean as anyone in the world. This young man is a genuine match winner. We believe in him. #Unitedwewin.
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Wow @tdpaine36 to think just a few months ago you could have (were) been selling Cricket equipment & looking after current test players gear. Instead drinking 🍻 as a crucial part of the team. #lifestwists 👏👏👏.
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@rummanraees15 @ProfDeano Your a good man @rummanraees15 he loved you Ike a son. Trust me I know that 🏏👌💔.
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98 overs possible tomorrow sunny day expected. Aust lead by 333 with 1 wicket in hand? Do we take the brave option & declare overnight risk losing to try to win OR do we bat for 5-6 overs chase 20 (353) runs then leave 90 overs (10 with new ball) to take 10 the wkts? DISCUSS 🤷♂️.
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Michael Neser is a superstar. Bowls, bats, fields and a great team man. 4 dimensional players are very rare. Overlooked again at the next level. Just keeps getting it done. 👏👏👏.
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Embarrassing totally embarrassing at elite level to allow this to happen. Full credit to Penrith ruthless, relentless and deserved the win but WTF 🤷♂️
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Get off @tdpaine36 back get a clue idiots. Deflections from off spinners are the hardest catches to take off RH bats given the spin direction. #toughchance.
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The long journey begins on board Emirates bound for Dubai for PSL 4 Can’t wait to get started again with a fantastic group of hard working team management & players @Islu @ProfDeano
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It’s hard to believe it’s 17 years since we lost our coach / mentor and friend. My thoughts with Hookesy family and all his friends who still grieve such an uneccesary senseless tragic loss. My life was enriched for knowing him 💔
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In the most turbulent waters sadly with a few key crew members overboard & a few late arrivals @tdpaine36 has steered the ship with absolute class & humiity.
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Miss you mate 🏏💔19 years today 19th Jan 2004. Never forget Hookesy
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All the talk about the Aust WK position is very sad. It's simple just pick the best keeper in the country 2 perform a specialist task !!.
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My heart like many is broken tonight but my thoughts also to NSW Sean Abbott. Stay strong & continue to bowl fast mate. No fault / No blame.
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Ben Stokes the greatest Test innings I’ve ever witnessed. To all my England friends enjoy this great moment in Ashes history. Forget the banter that is bloody amazing 👏👏👏.
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Ok ok enough is enough seriously Chico babies & Redskins two of my favorites growing up to be renamed in this world we live in. What an absolute joke IMO 😩🙈.
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Most exciting 6 players 25 under to keep an eye on for higher honours .No apology for my strong Vic bias . 1. Sam Konstas .2. Cooper Connolly.3. Jake Frase McGuirk.4. Fergus O Neill .5. Will Sutherland .6. Nath McSweeney . Sutherland & McSweeney both genuine options as Captains👌.
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Thinking of you mate at Marvel really wish you were here with me. Great come from behind win Saints - Go marching in ❤️ SKW#23red @ShaneWarne
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Bumrah is just brilliant he is next level. We are witnessing greatness. The test turns on its head where once again our inability to clean up the bottom end of batting line ups hurts us big time. Our Batting now is under the pump & crumbling MCG is like a furnace 🔥.
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First thing the sub continent fielders need to learn is get the bloody 4kg of tape off your fingers Can’t catch or field cleanly with artificial feel & compromised technique Somebody must stop this crap Sore fingers are part of the game harden up & catch / field with intent.
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Today is 12 months since you left us mate I still find it difficult to believe your gone. I’m waiting for my phone to buzz to get a theory on the game you loved. You carried me then & I wish I could carry you now. Love to Jane, Phoebe & Gussie thoughts with all the Jones family💔
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Far too much pain this day 27th Nov from 6 years ago in my heart. My heartfelt thoughts with the Hughes family & now a minutes silence for my close friend @ProfDeano love to Deano 3 girls & family. Cricket has lost two champions far too soon 💔🏏.
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Sadly just viewed the damning video footage of the Ben Stokes incident It brought back horrific memories for me Nothing good comes of this 😢.
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An amazing display of T/20 Cricket in Dubai tonight from this talented group of players such a privilege to be a part of the @Islu family straight into the PSL final 👏
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Upon waking this morning I was made aware of the horribly sad news of the passing of my good friend @AasifAli2018 young daughter. My heartfelt condolences with you and your family at this unfathomable time of grief from all of us at @IsbUnited family.
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Cooper Connolly is a younger version of Travis Head. Still raw but clubs the ball very hard. Bam Bam - Flintstones .A decent option at No 6 in our Test Lineup in .Sri Lanka as he bowls reasonable LAOS to support Lyon 👌.Watch this space.
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Sarah Jones is a class act . Fantastic host with good knowledge & well researched. Knows her place in the jigsaw and feeds the appropriate questions to those with more knowledge and hands on experience in the game “the experts”.👌🙌👏.
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What a great win by @IsbUnited amazing knock @Cam12Delport and the cream @AasifAli2018 this young man is the cleanest the hitter in the world nurture him he will deliver @iFaheemAshraf delivered again with the ball #unitedwewin 👏👏.
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No words just love & thoughts with family & friends today 3 years has passed since we lost this great man 💔
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Unless you are on the inner sanctum you never really know the mechanics & thinking but boy I’m disappointed that @travishead34 has been omitted from the 5th Test. Selectors have been outstanding this series but IMO this one is a mistake for the now and the future.
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It’s game day / night in the UAE opening ceremony & then our title defence begins up against an AB Devilliers inspired Lahore Qalanders It’s going to be a great @thePSLt20 we @IsbUnited have assembled a quality group & ready to give it our best shot 🙏.
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Ch 9 please tell me this isn’t happening. Surely not happening 30 secs after securing the Ashes we go to news with a fight in broadmeadows 😤😤😤.
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Im glad Brett Ratten is coach of the club I support he is a quality person. No bullshit just straight down the line. We are in good hands. I genuinely feel heading in right direction. Exciting young talent now trade a few on big bucks not delivering & move forward another step 👍.
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Happy 55th Birthday my great mate. Missing you more & more as the days pass. I don’t subscribe to the theory it gets easier.
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The Scott Boland story is just brilliant. From a plump young kid from Parkdale who dared to dream. A decade of toil for Victoria & @FrankPenCC humble man of few words who lets his actions tell the story. An endorsement of what hard work & persistence can bring #dreamscancometrue.
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Shattering news this afternoon on the passing of a great Saints leader Tiger coach & media larrikan. Most of all a son ,brother, husband & father. Life can be fleeting & so cruel. Was talking Saints stuff with him just a few days ago at the G. Condolences to Anita & Girls 💔.
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One of the best talent spotters in the country little known quiet achiever Doug Patrick (Melbourne CC) told me 12 years ago there is a rangy young kid from Tamworth who is going to be a very good test bowler his name was Josh Hazlewood. He was 100% right 👌.
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Wow @danchristian54 is in career best form at 76 years of age knows his game inside out. Hitting them so clean and holding his shape on a steady base 👏👏👏.
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12 years ago today I said goodbye to my coach,friend & mentor. Thinking of you today David Hookes. So sad cowardly violence continues today!.
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Sunday morning observation @AaronFinch5 is a concise & articulate commentator on the game. No fluff no bullshit just facts & not afraid to make the tough call on former team mates 🏏👌.The late David Hookes once told me call it as you see it, don’t be afraid to have an opinion.
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It’s hard to believe 8 years has passed & even harder to comprehend that on that fateful day at the SCG a wonderful young man lost his life doing something he loved doing This day haunts me every year My love to the Hughes family & friends Rest easy little man - love ya Bruz 💔🏏
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Absolutely superb by Alex Carey stood over the top to Michael Neser. Two nicks in one over first one very tough but managed to hold on. Second one pure. Game changing moments right there. Brilliant by the Australians.
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Never forgotten my little mate you taught me so much I was supposed to be your Coach but in reality you were mine.
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Thank you young man for the most exciting Boxing Day in my lifetime 🙏🏏.The Greek freak !!.
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Anyone else seeing the irony that Alinta Energy are the sponsors of Aust Cricket but the BBL is halted at the Gabba as we have a power outage 😂😂.
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One of his proudest achievements in a truly remarkable career. It was a privilege to be his trusted right hand man. Your loyalty & friendship lives in my heart forever mate 💔
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@AasifAli2018 pleased for you my dear friend. Amazing Finish - amazing clean striking. Keep the Shape 🏏.
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Pant might be a slightly better bat than Saha and a louder voice but not even a comparison with the gloves. Costly misses here as well as the ones in Melbourne. Average against spin with stiff hands / poor technique. Feel for Saha deeply.
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Imagine former Australian opener & coach Geoff Marsh sitting at WACA today watching his two sons bat 5&6 for Australia in an Ashes series with amazing pride 👍.
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The obsession with underperforming allrounder continues 🙈pick the six best batsmen and 4 best bowlers very simple. Smith as back up leg spin.
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Great character shown from the @IsbUnited team today we were not at our best but found a way to win a tight game 👏👏 1:40am finish 👀.
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Ok ok my top 5 Test Bats in my lifetime remember it’s only my opinion & my favorites to watch 🏏. 1. Tendulkar.2. Ponting .3. Lara .4. Devilliers .5. Viv Richards . Apologies to many and to if I had to pick to bat for my life I’m picking Allan Border ❤️🏏.
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Scotty Boland living the dream the mighty G is absolutely rocking how bloody good even if it’s from the isolation of my house 🏏 Test is best 👌.
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The Irish are just checking now in the lunchroom at Lords how many boundaries England hit in their 85 #justincase 🙈🙈.
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