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Mark's
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From Comments
from the Crew
by Luke Gillian , 01/03/01 22:40:30
Me: "So Mark, day three of this first
test match, Australia still in command with a 115 run first innings lead. How do
you see the outcome?" - Mark: "Well, I've got absolutely no idea, it's
a funny old game cricket, as they say, Sachin is out there, anything is
possible. Big chance of it being over by tea. I'll concur with the general
feeling among the lads here in the terrace." - Me: "Now this is almost
a last minute decision to come to India, tell me you immediate thoughts on the
country as a whole." - Mark: "I love it. I'm living the dream, I would
not be dead for quids, I wouldn't be anywhere else, and bring on the Poms, and
bring on the SAf's (South African's) this time next year." - Me: "What
was the clincher for you to come?" - Mark: "Awesome. I've no idea. I'm
easily inspired, what can I say? And having watched your good self on the box
for the last six years, it didn't take too much to convince me and a couple of
sleepness nights through the third test in Adelaide probably just about clinched
it for me, so I have you to thank very, very much." - Me: "And you are
not disappointed in anyway." - Mark: "I love every aspect of it. We've
had things thrown at us, we've been abused left right and centre. We get
'Aussies Suck' day in day out but I just say bring it on Baby!" - Me:
"Cheer loudly, Thanks Mark."
A
Postcard of Inspiration from Smithy
by Mark Smith, 03/03/01 10:34:45
Well, this is it. Being my first international tour, I now have a
definitive "cricket highlight" for anyone who asks me that question
now. [...read this
story]
Alone
in the Garden of Eden
by Mark Smith, 19/03/01 09:23:51
"Go Tugga! Go Dizzy! Go Pidgee!" [...read
this story]
'Twas
the Night before all my Christmases!
by Mark Smith, 15/07/01 15:23:29
Well folks, we're at it again. Yes, the Ashes tour is finally upon us and
let me tell you, excitement and anticipation are at fever pitch here in England.
[...read
this story]
The
First Day of the First Test!
by Mark Smith, 15/07/01 15:48:05
427 runs, 12 wickets and 1 pint of lager. What an idyllic day we had here
in Edgbaston. [...read
this story]
Edgbaston,
First Test, Day 2
by Mark Smith, 15/07/01 15:54:47
Day one of the test was, as we all know, just scintillating. On a hot,
bright and balmy Summer’s day, the Aussies dominated the contest, only to have
the hard work eroded by some whirlwind batting from Caddick and Stewart. [...read
this story]
Edgbaston,
First Test, Day 3
by Mark Smith, 15/07/01 16:01:38
Today was full of highlights, and an absolute joy to attend. Marto
completed his maiden Test century, Gilly demolished the bowling, and Pigeon
capped it all off with the formality of Atherton’s wicket. [...read
this story]
Edgbaston,
First Test, Day 4
by Mark Smith, 15/07/01 16:11:41
My first taste of cricket in England has been one of pure pleasure and
great privilege. If you are someone even half-considering making the journey “
at least once in your life”, then start preparing for 2005 right now. [...read
this story]
Brizbane
Ablaze!
by Mark Smith , 16/11/01 02:40:11
In a game that is so multi-faceted, painted on such a broad canvas, and open to
such variability, the First Test in Brisbane was a luminous masterpiece in a
gallery of classics that the modern Australians have featured for more than two
years now. [...read
this story]
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