Robert Fleming
@8bitcricket.bsky.social
One-time Aussie grade cricketer, now an umpire.
Historian of armies, empire, espionage, maps & cricket.
@flemingrob.bsky.social for history content.
London & Tasmania/lutruwita. Born on the traditional lands of the Palawa/Pakana people.
Historian of armies, empire, espionage, maps & cricket.
@flemingrob.bsky.social for history content.
London & Tasmania/lutruwita. Born on the traditional lands of the Palawa/Pakana people.
Frankly, this is madness. And I bet there is golf involved.
The idea that batters struggling to adjust to length and bounce shouldn't spend as much time as possible in the middle is pure madness. They need to go back to more pre-series tour games, not avoid them.
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The idea that batters struggling to adjust to length and bounce shouldn't spend as much time as possible in the middle is pure madness. They need to go back to more pre-series tour games, not avoid them.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
The Ashes: England will not send first-choice batters to pink-ball tour game
England pass up the opportunity to send their first-choice batters to gain match practice in an Ashes tour game in Canberra, despite a dismal defeat in the first Test.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Frankly, this is madness. And I bet there is golf involved.
The idea that batters struggling to adjust to length and bounce shouldn't spend as much time as possible in the middle is pure madness. They need to go back to more pre-series tour games, not avoid them.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
The idea that batters struggling to adjust to length and bounce shouldn't spend as much time as possible in the middle is pure madness. They need to go back to more pre-series tour games, not avoid them.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
Ooft. Runs galore in the Shield at Cricket Centre in Sydney. Three big tons for Tassie as they pile on 600+.
NSW 391/9d & 9/0 (5 ov)
TAS 623/8d
Day 3 - NSW trail by 223 runs.
@espncricinfo.com :
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NSW 391/9d & 9/0 (5 ov)
TAS 623/8d
Day 3 - NSW trail by 223 runs.
@espncricinfo.com :
www.espncricinfo.com/series/sheff...
14th Match, Sydney, November 22 - 25, 2025, Sheffield Shield (Sam Konstas 6*, Ryan Hicks 3*, Matthew Kuhnemann 0/6, NSW vs TAS live score, 14th Match, day 3, Cricket Central, Sydney, November 22 - 25,...
Check NSW vs Tasmania 14th Match 2025 live cricket score from Sydney. Get the live score updates and ball by ball commentary of NSW vs TAS 14th Match, 2025. Fastest scorecard and detailed analysis of ...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Ooft. Runs galore in the Shield at Cricket Centre in Sydney. Three big tons for Tassie as they pile on 600+.
NSW 391/9d & 9/0 (5 ov)
TAS 623/8d
Day 3 - NSW trail by 223 runs.
@espncricinfo.com :
www.espncricinfo.com/series/sheff...
NSW 391/9d & 9/0 (5 ov)
TAS 623/8d
Day 3 - NSW trail by 223 runs.
@espncricinfo.com :
www.espncricinfo.com/series/sheff...
In the print version this head line goes on to say "fatal addiction to showing off".
I can see why their sub has tried to soften the tone on the digital version, but Paul Hayward was right in the original: test cricket is about balance, attack AND defence.
observer.co.uk/news/sport/a...
I can see why their sub has tried to soften the tone on the digital version, but Paul Hayward was right in the original: test cricket is about balance, attack AND defence.
observer.co.uk/news/sport/a...
Ben Stokes’s England just can’t kick their fatal addiction | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 11:39 AM
In the print version this head line goes on to say "fatal addiction to showing off".
I can see why their sub has tried to soften the tone on the digital version, but Paul Hayward was right in the original: test cricket is about balance, attack AND defence.
observer.co.uk/news/sport/a...
I can see why their sub has tried to soften the tone on the digital version, but Paul Hayward was right in the original: test cricket is about balance, attack AND defence.
observer.co.uk/news/sport/a...
"Bazball" strikes again.
It's all well and good trying to "entertain" and score at 5rpo+, but if you're all out under 180 twice and lose on day two you could probably think about making better use of the time you have to build a defendable score.
#TheAshes
It's all well and good trying to "entertain" and score at 5rpo+, but if you're all out under 180 twice and lose on day two you could probably think about making better use of the time you have to build a defendable score.
#TheAshes
November 22, 2025 at 10:04 AM
"Bazball" strikes again.
It's all well and good trying to "entertain" and score at 5rpo+, but if you're all out under 180 twice and lose on day two you could probably think about making better use of the time you have to build a defendable score.
#TheAshes
It's all well and good trying to "entertain" and score at 5rpo+, but if you're all out under 180 twice and lose on day two you could probably think about making better use of the time you have to build a defendable score.
#TheAshes
Is #TheAshes simply just the single greatest rivalry in all of sport?
It just may well be.
youtu.be/9DZmA6o7NUU?...
It just may well be.
youtu.be/9DZmA6o7NUU?...
Cricket - The Ashes - Promo 2013
YouTube video by Airmackeee
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November 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Is #TheAshes simply just the single greatest rivalry in all of sport?
It just may well be.
youtu.be/9DZmA6o7NUU?...
It just may well be.
youtu.be/9DZmA6o7NUU?...
Reposted by Robert Fleming
The social media eruption of thousands of accounts across two G20 nations suddenly obsessing about something called #TheAshes can be baffling to those unfamiliar with #Cricket or adjacent to a cricket-obsessed love one.
Gideon Haigh's new book 'The Ashes' might help you along. amzn.eu/d/g4ixDpZ
Gideon Haigh's new book 'The Ashes' might help you along. amzn.eu/d/g4ixDpZ
On the Ashes
On the Ashes : Haigh, Gideon: Amazon.co.uk: Books
amzn.eu
November 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The social media eruption of thousands of accounts across two G20 nations suddenly obsessing about something called #TheAshes can be baffling to those unfamiliar with #Cricket or adjacent to a cricket-obsessed love one.
Gideon Haigh's new book 'The Ashes' might help you along. amzn.eu/d/g4ixDpZ
Gideon Haigh's new book 'The Ashes' might help you along. amzn.eu/d/g4ixDpZ
"England have been batting like there's a bus waiting outside and they want to get to the pub." - Jim Maxwell.
November 21, 2025 at 8:44 AM
"England have been batting like there's a bus waiting outside and they want to get to the pub." - Jim Maxwell.
If you are a cricket lover and a gamer, unsurprisingly, the next edition of Big Ant's Cricket series, Cricket 26 is out in time for the Ashes.
youtu.be/fJKs13lxx8M?...
youtu.be/fJKs13lxx8M?...
Cricket 26 | Official Trailer
YouTube video by Cricket Australia
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November 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
If you are a cricket lover and a gamer, unsurprisingly, the next edition of Big Ant's Cricket series, Cricket 26 is out in time for the Ashes.
youtu.be/fJKs13lxx8M?...
youtu.be/fJKs13lxx8M?...
"When Ivo goes back with the urn, the urn; Studds, Steel, Read and Tylecote return, return;
The welkin will ring loud;
The great crowd will feel proud;
Seeing Barlow and Bates with the urn, the urn;
And the rest coming home with the urn."
#TheAshes
#TheGreatestChallenge
The welkin will ring loud;
The great crowd will feel proud;
Seeing Barlow and Bates with the urn, the urn;
And the rest coming home with the urn."
#TheAshes
#TheGreatestChallenge
November 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"When Ivo goes back with the urn, the urn; Studds, Steel, Read and Tylecote return, return;
The welkin will ring loud;
The great crowd will feel proud;
Seeing Barlow and Bates with the urn, the urn;
And the rest coming home with the urn."
#TheAshes
#TheGreatestChallenge
The welkin will ring loud;
The great crowd will feel proud;
Seeing Barlow and Bates with the urn, the urn;
And the rest coming home with the urn."
#TheAshes
#TheGreatestChallenge
This is truly horrific.
The US government needs to set up a taskforce to hunt down these thugs threatening professional athletes instead of wasting money ruining the lives of hardworking migrants that keep service and hospitality running.
The US government needs to set up a taskforce to hunt down these thugs threatening professional athletes instead of wasting money ruining the lives of hardworking migrants that keep service and hospitality running.
The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players — the responses were haunting.
November 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This is truly horrific.
The US government needs to set up a taskforce to hunt down these thugs threatening professional athletes instead of wasting money ruining the lives of hardworking migrants that keep service and hospitality running.
The US government needs to set up a taskforce to hunt down these thugs threatening professional athletes instead of wasting money ruining the lives of hardworking migrants that keep service and hospitality running.
Result
South Aust (195) vs Tasmania (196/6)
Tasmania won by 4 wickets (with 62 balls remaining)
www.espncricinfo.com/series/one-d...
South Aust (195) vs Tasmania (196/6)
Tasmania won by 4 wickets (with 62 balls remaining)
www.espncricinfo.com/series/one-d...
TAS vs SOA Cricket Scorecard, 14th Match at Hobart, November 15, 2025
Live Cricket Scoreboard: Get Tasmania vs South Australia 14th Match, cricket scorecard, One-Day Cup (AUS) 2025/26 dated November 15, 2025.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Result
South Aust (195) vs Tasmania (196/6)
Tasmania won by 4 wickets (with 62 balls remaining)
www.espncricinfo.com/series/one-d...
South Aust (195) vs Tasmania (196/6)
Tasmania won by 4 wickets (with 62 balls remaining)
www.espncricinfo.com/series/one-d...
I'm really enjoying the old-school feel of the Dean Jones One-Day Cup in the Aussie domestic season - but in particular the old school feel of more mixing Sheffield Shield and ODLA fixtures.
I know the ECB are so fixated on 100 they wont conaider it, but Champ/ODC more integrated would work!
I know the ECB are so fixated on 100 they wont conaider it, but Champ/ODC more integrated would work!
November 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I'm really enjoying the old-school feel of the Dean Jones One-Day Cup in the Aussie domestic season - but in particular the old school feel of more mixing Sheffield Shield and ODLA fixtures.
I know the ECB are so fixated on 100 they wont conaider it, but Champ/ODC more integrated would work!
I know the ECB are so fixated on 100 they wont conaider it, but Champ/ODC more integrated would work!
143 years since we started this nonsence. 20 years (20 effing years, wtf?!?) since the greatest contest of the modern era.
Shall we go again?
#TheAshes 🇦🇺🏴
youtu.be/MRNaKp0hUg8?...
Shall we go again?
#TheAshes 🇦🇺🏴
youtu.be/MRNaKp0hUg8?...
Channel 4 Cricket
YouTube video by Happy88Dude
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November 14, 2025 at 10:48 PM
143 years since we started this nonsence. 20 years (20 effing years, wtf?!?) since the greatest contest of the modern era.
Shall we go again?
#TheAshes 🇦🇺🏴
youtu.be/MRNaKp0hUg8?...
Shall we go again?
#TheAshes 🇦🇺🏴
youtu.be/MRNaKp0hUg8?...
Mitch Starc looks to be hitting his straps right on time for the start of the Ashes.
www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/auss...
www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/auss...
Are you watching, England? Starc unleashes brutal barrage; Ashes hopeful’s big blow — Shield Wrap
Are you watching, England? Starc unleashes brutal barrage; Ashes hopeful’s big blow — Shield Wrap
www.foxsports.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Mitch Starc looks to be hitting his straps right on time for the start of the Ashes.
www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/auss...
www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/auss...
I do think this is going to be a pretty good evenly contested #Ashes, where probably home advantage here or there will help Australia creep over the line - Cummins will be sorely missed & his absence might help England early doors; but "nothing to fear"?
Youth talks, age teaches.
Youth talks, age teaches.
November 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I do think this is going to be a pretty good evenly contested #Ashes, where probably home advantage here or there will help Australia creep over the line - Cummins will be sorely missed & his absence might help England early doors; but "nothing to fear"?
Youth talks, age teaches.
Youth talks, age teaches.
🇦🇺🏏🏴 Australia vs England underway in the Hong Kong sixes.
Today, 8:30 AM
Australia vs England, Pool B
Hong Kong International Sixes
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Today, 8:30 AM
Australia vs England, Pool B
Hong Kong International Sixes
@espncricinfo.com www.espncricinfo.com/series/hong-...
Pool B, Mong Kok, November 07, 2025, Hong Kong International Sixes, AUS vs ENG live score, Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, Hong Kong, November 07, 2025
Check Australia vs England Pool B 2025 live cricket score from Mong Kok. Get the live score updates and ball by ball commentary of AUS vs ENG Pool B, 2025. Fastest scorecard and detailed analysis of t...
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November 7, 2025 at 8:26 AM
🇦🇺🏏🏴 Australia vs England underway in the Hong Kong sixes.
Today, 8:30 AM
Australia vs England, Pool B
Hong Kong International Sixes
@espncricinfo.com www.espncricinfo.com/series/hong-...
Today, 8:30 AM
Australia vs England, Pool B
Hong Kong International Sixes
@espncricinfo.com www.espncricinfo.com/series/hong-...
