Rod Lyall
@rodlyall.bsky.social
Cricket writer; retired academic
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Albanese's baby photo opp and caption that it's a reminder of "who we are for" is posted on the eve of welcoming Israel's Herzog - a man who signed bombs that blow up children and who is complicit in a genocide.
February 3, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Albanese's baby photo opp and caption that it's a reminder of "who we are for" is posted on the eve of welcoming Israel's Herzog - a man who signed bombs that blow up children and who is complicit in a genocide.
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Albo, in his wisdom, has invited Isaac Herzog, the President of our ‘new favourite ally,’ Israel, on a state visit to Australia. A lot of people don’t want him here. The ones with the loudest voices of protest will not be from the mainstream media.
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Beware these dangerous writers in the world of journalism
I had in mind to look at Australia’s dangerous writers, in no particular hurry. But that’s changed. You see, the Australian Prime Minister, in his wisdom, decided to invite Isaac Herzog, the President...
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February 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Albo, in his wisdom, has invited Isaac Herzog, the President of our ‘new favourite ally,’ Israel, on a state visit to Australia. A lot of people don’t want him here. The ones with the loudest voices of protest will not be from the mainstream media.
theaimn.net/beware-these...
theaimn.net/beware-these...
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Get this: the Israeli president’s visit will be so divisive, according to NSW Police, that the appropriate response is to ban all public assemblies while he’s here, rather than, say, him not coming.
February 3, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Get this: the Israeli president’s visit will be so divisive, according to NSW Police, that the appropriate response is to ban all public assemblies while he’s here, rather than, say, him not coming.
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New post on the cowardice of the ICC who fail to enforce their own rules. Please do consider subscribing if you can.
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Enforce the Rules or Scrap Them: The ICC’s Cowardice is Killing International Cricket
As the T20 World Cup descends into boycott-fueled chaos, the ICC’s failure to enforce its own rules against government interference has exposed the sport’s "autonomy" as a profitable lie.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:58 PM
New post on the cowardice of the ICC who fail to enforce their own rules. Please do consider subscribing if you can.
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". . . this decision is not in the interest of the global game . . ."
There's a ringing phrase from the ICC media release on Pakistan's boycott of the India match in the World T20 Cup.
Shall we make a list of all the ICC's decisions which have not been 'in the interest of the global game'?
There's a ringing phrase from the ICC media release on Pakistan's boycott of the India match in the World T20 Cup.
Shall we make a list of all the ICC's decisions which have not been 'in the interest of the global game'?
February 1, 2026 at 9:41 PM
". . . this decision is not in the interest of the global game . . ."
There's a ringing phrase from the ICC media release on Pakistan's boycott of the India match in the World T20 Cup.
Shall we make a list of all the ICC's decisions which have not been 'in the interest of the global game'?
There's a ringing phrase from the ICC media release on Pakistan's boycott of the India match in the World T20 Cup.
Shall we make a list of all the ICC's decisions which have not been 'in the interest of the global game'?
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Make no mistake, those in charge of the ICC will do everything to ensure any financial hit from this will be avoided by the wealthiest & most powerful boards.
The fallout - beyond taking revenge against PCB & BCB - will likely be felt most by those who can't afford it: associate & women's cricket.
The fallout - beyond taking revenge against PCB & BCB - will likely be felt most by those who can't afford it: associate & women's cricket.
God knows what this means for the future of the game, but a bunch of anonymous suits in non-jobs will be absolutely raging right now, and furiously working out where their next free lunch is coming from.
www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakist...
www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakist...
Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup match against India
The Pakistan government made the announcement on X but did not specify a reason for the decision
www.espncricinfo.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Make no mistake, those in charge of the ICC will do everything to ensure any financial hit from this will be avoided by the wealthiest & most powerful boards.
The fallout - beyond taking revenge against PCB & BCB - will likely be felt most by those who can't afford it: associate & women's cricket.
The fallout - beyond taking revenge against PCB & BCB - will likely be felt most by those who can't afford it: associate & women's cricket.
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Dr Assal Rad—
“𝘈𝘴 𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥
“Hey @apnews.com, would you use the same language if 30 Israelis were killed today?”
“𝘈𝘴 𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥
“Hey @apnews.com, would you use the same language if 30 Israelis were killed today?”
February 1, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Dr Assal Rad—
“𝘈𝘴 𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥
“Hey @apnews.com, would you use the same language if 30 Israelis were killed today?”
“𝘈𝘴 𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥
“Hey @apnews.com, would you use the same language if 30 Israelis were killed today?”
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This is why we need more Independents. Punish Labor at the next election that we won't sell out our sovereignty to foreign censorship. Go Sophie! I hope she shirtfronts Herzog. #Auspol
The Government’s invitation for President Herzog to visit must be rescinded - it will cause immense distress to many who have lost relatives in Gaza. This is a time to build social cohesion not blow it out of the water ! 💦
January 31, 2026 at 9:41 PM
This is why we need more Independents. Punish Labor at the next election that we won't sell out our sovereignty to foreign censorship. Go Sophie! I hope she shirtfronts Herzog. #Auspol
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If only the Australian duopoly would acknowledge the Australian Jewish Council as having a right to be pro-Palestinian . . .
More coverage of the Australian resistance to the Herzog visit in Israeli mainstream media than Australian.
And good to see Times of Israel at least acknowledges what Oz media rarely does; that there is not just one Jewish community. Or one Jewish view. #auspol
www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
And good to see Times of Israel at least acknowledges what Oz media rarely does; that there is not just one Jewish community. Or one Jewish view. #auspol
www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
Report: Pro-Palestinian groups urge Australia to arrest Herzog during upcoming visit
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www.timesofisrael.com
January 31, 2026 at 9:52 PM
If only the Australian duopoly would acknowledge the Australian Jewish Council as having a right to be pro-Palestinian . . .
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Aviator Anil Chopra—
"Middle East advertisement on American products.
"Brilliant advertising.
"It takes just one person to destroy a lot of things, brands included. 🥊"
"Middle East advertisement on American products.
"Brilliant advertising.
"It takes just one person to destroy a lot of things, brands included. 🥊"
January 30, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Aviator Anil Chopra—
"Middle East advertisement on American products.
"Brilliant advertising.
"It takes just one person to destroy a lot of things, brands included. 🥊"
"Middle East advertisement on American products.
"Brilliant advertising.
"It takes just one person to destroy a lot of things, brands included. 🥊"
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Thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis in protest of federal immigration enforcement for the second consecutive Friday.
📷️: Aaron Lavinsky
📷️: Aaron Lavinsky
January 30, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis in protest of federal immigration enforcement for the second consecutive Friday.
📷️: Aaron Lavinsky
📷️: Aaron Lavinsky
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By continuing to allow these farcical tournaments to proliferate with minimal or no scrutiny, the ICC is again failing to act as a proper governing board and is likely to reap more corruption scandals as a result - as well as situations like this where players are left out of pocket.
Owners go quiet and players stuck in Malaysia.
The Pro10 falls into chaos, joining a list of notorious T10 leagues 👇
emergingcricket.com/news/chaos-a...
The Pro10 falls into chaos, joining a list of notorious T10 leagues 👇
emergingcricket.com/news/chaos-a...
Chaos and crisis: Pro10 League postponed in Malaysia as players left stranded - Emerging Cricket
Owners go quiet as players stuck in Malaysia unpaid and forced to organise accommodation in Kuala Lumpur.
emergingcricket.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:33 AM
By continuing to allow these farcical tournaments to proliferate with minimal or no scrutiny, the ICC is again failing to act as a proper governing board and is likely to reap more corruption scandals as a result - as well as situations like this where players are left out of pocket.
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This is a very me post, but how you can have a list of “Iconic performances at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup” that ignores that fantastic Dutch win at Lord’s in 2009 or that amazing run chase against Ireland in 2014 is bizarre. www.icc-cricket.com/media-releas...
Iconic performances at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | ICC
www.icc-cricket.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:56 AM
This is a very me post, but how you can have a list of “Iconic performances at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup” that ignores that fantastic Dutch win at Lord’s in 2009 or that amazing run chase against Ireland in 2014 is bizarre. www.icc-cricket.com/media-releas...
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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Okay, but on the bright side, we believe the Wallabies have a real chance to beat Italy in 2026….
Australian politics is in crisis.
We have a stubborn visionless, unambitious, deeply institutionalised career party apparatchik installed as PM, a disintegrating rabble in opposition, and an illiterate, rabid race-baiting bigot, backed by the nation’s richest person, exploiting the masses
#auspol
We have a stubborn visionless, unambitious, deeply institutionalised career party apparatchik installed as PM, a disintegrating rabble in opposition, and an illiterate, rabid race-baiting bigot, backed by the nation’s richest person, exploiting the masses
#auspol
Failure of @albomp.bsky.social
@jimchalmers.bsky.social
@australianlabor.bsky.social Govt to implement structural reforms & prosecute a transformational democratic socialist policy agenda, while it presides over an unassailable mandate, is principal reason support for Hanson is surging
#auspol
@jimchalmers.bsky.social
@australianlabor.bsky.social Govt to implement structural reforms & prosecute a transformational democratic socialist policy agenda, while it presides over an unassailable mandate, is principal reason support for Hanson is surging
#auspol
January 28, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Okay, but on the bright side, we believe the Wallabies have a real chance to beat Italy in 2026….
And the Dutch are through to the T20 World Cup! Great knock from Phoebe Molkenboer before rain settles the issue. Many congratulations to the whole squad.
January 28, 2026 at 10:05 AM
And the Dutch are through to the T20 World Cup! Great knock from Phoebe Molkenboer before rain settles the issue. Many congratulations to the whole squad.
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I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
January 28, 2026 at 2:26 AM
I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
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How is this not terrorism?
January 28, 2026 at 4:59 AM
How is this not terrorism?
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In which I have a look at AUKUS and tbh lose my shit at how dumb it is. @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
All the money, none of the submarines: AUKUS deal paying upfront for hopes and dreams
When Kerry Packer bought Channel 9 back from Allan Bond for effectively half the price Bond had sold it to him, Packer famously said “You only get one Alan Bond in your lifetime, and I’ve had mine”.
thepoint.com.au
January 28, 2026 at 12:14 AM
In which I have a look at AUKUS and tbh lose my shit at how dumb it is. @thepointau.bsky.social
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thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
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Also, FTR:
January 28, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Also, FTR:
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A man threw a bomb into the crowd at an #InvasionDay rally in Perth on 26Jan. The device contained explosive liquid, ball bearings and screws. Fortunately it did not explode. Could ABC News' headline make a greater effort to undersell the seriousness of this attack?! THIS is also terrorism. #auspol
January 27, 2026 at 11:18 AM
A man threw a bomb into the crowd at an #InvasionDay rally in Perth on 26Jan. The device contained explosive liquid, ball bearings and screws. Fortunately it did not explode. Could ABC News' headline make a greater effort to undersell the seriousness of this attack?! THIS is also terrorism. #auspol