Tag Archives: Mitchell Johnson

The Cricket World Cup: A Preview, Part 1

Posted on January 29, 2015 by rightoffthebatbook

Every four years, the world’s top cricket teams gather to play a series of one-day internationals (ODIs)—the 50-over form of the game—to determine who is the best. It’s the nearest thing that cricket gets to a competition that the entire … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk about Kevin

Posted on February 17, 2014 by rightoffthebatbook

One of the many consequences of England’s collapse to the Australians this winter has been the enforced retirement for playing for England of Kevin Pietersen, one of the most successful England batsmen ever. He’s only 33, has three, perhaps four, … Continue reading →

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Mitchell’s Big Mo

Posted on February 17, 2014 by rightoffthebatbook

When Australia’s cricket team thrashed England’s 5–0 in the 2013–14 Ashes series in Australia, most commentators agreed that the essential difference between the teams was one person: Mitchell Johnson. As regular readers of this blog will know, Mitchell Johnson bowls … Continue reading →

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The Urn Returns Down Under

Posted on December 30, 2013 by rightoffthebatbook

It was, perhaps, only a matter of time. In 2013, the England cricket team flattered to deceive: barely holding on to draw the series with New Zealand in New Zealand; beating the Kiwis soundly—but without much conviction—when they came to England; and then … Continue reading →

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Ashes Time Again

Posted on November 19, 2013 by rightoffthebatbook

The Ashes is upon us again. “Wait,” we hear you cry. “Didn’t Australia and England just play a tournament this summer, and isn’t this contest meant to occur in the respective countries once every two years?” The answer is “yes” … Continue reading →

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Just What Is Wrong with Mitchell Johnson?

Posted on July 1, 2012 by rightoffthebatbook

When Mitchell Johnson, the Australian left-arm fast bowler, is good, he is very, very good. Unplayably good. Fiersomely, multiple-wicket-takingly good. He can also hit clean and hard and score runs very quickly. When he is bad, though, which is (to … Continue reading →

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