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Home > Cricket > Worldcup 2003 > Columns > Peter Roebuck
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Fast and short
Whether it lasts a few balls or a few overs, the Lee-Sachin battle will be the high point of the eighth
World Cup, says Peter Roebuck.
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March 19, 2003 |
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The walk that talked
Adam Gilchrist has reminded all and sundry that cricket is only a game, and winning, although important, is not the only consideration, writes Peter Roebuck.
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March 18, 2003 |
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Stirring effort by the Aussies
The Sri Lankans, says Peter Roebuck, met Australia on a pitch that suited them but still could not dictate terms.
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March 12, 2003 |
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The Kenyans were magnificent
Far from spoiling the competition as had been feared, Kenya's unexpected rise has given cricket a wonderful opportunity, says Peter Roebuck.
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March 7, 2003 |
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Plaudits for Ponting
Peter Roebuck pays tribute to the remarkable rise of Australia's one-day captain.
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March 3, 2003 |
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Bevan's innings was commendable
Peter Roebuck says teams can take heart from England's showing against Australia, knowing the champions can be beaten.
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March 1, 2003 |
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The greatest one-day innings ever!
Sachin Tendulkar has produced the most astonishing innings seen in 50-over cricket since the matches began, says Peter Roebuck.
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February 25, 2003 |
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The Chinaman cometh
Nothing is more enjoyable than to see a top batsman bamboozled by a wrist spinner. Brad Hogg won the battle against Andy Flower, says Peter Roebuck.
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February 21, 2003 |
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A tale of two captains
Heath Streak has risen to the challenge of a World Cup in Africa. Shaun Pollock must show that he is not merely a fine player but a great African, writes Peter Roebuck.
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February 16, 2003 |
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Captain Braveheart
Peter Roebuck salutes Stephen Fleming on his match-winning knock.
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February 13, 2003 |
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Ponting leaves them panting
'Tricky Ricky' has been the captain of the World Cup so far. Sourav Ganguly's real test is against him at the Centurion on Saturday, says Peter Roebuck
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February 12, 2003 |
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A lump of coal in a heap of diamonds
Andrew Symonds was seen to be Australia's weak link. Against Pakistan, he repaid the faith reposed in his selection, says Peter Roebuck
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February 5, 2003 |
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Aussies not invincible
Peter Roebuck says teams must take advantage of a wounded foe that is Australia
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January 22, 2003 |
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Warney will be back!
Such men do not walk away, or not for long, says Peter Roebuck.
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January 20, 2003 |
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Praying for luck and form
India will either fall at the first hurdle or the last, a view founded upon a belief that the Indians are either very good or pretty awful, says Peter Roebuck.
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January 17, 2003 |
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Cricket first!
Captains, umpires and leading players, says Peter Roebuck, must play their parts in stamping out any hint of vilification, no matter how harmless it might sound.
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January 14, 2003 |
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Pollock's Proteas pack the punch
Sri Lanka stunned cricket fans in 1996 by winning the World Cup with a policy of attacking from the first ball. Peter Roebuck looks at a tactic that revolutionised the one-day game.
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December 16, 2002 |
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Australia faces a dilemma
All sportsmen live in dread of sudden injury. This point must be grasped for it underpins the approach of all those past the age of maturity.
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December 13, 2002 |
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The opening hitmen
Sri Lanka stunned cricket fans in 1996 by winning the World Cup with a policy of attacking from the first ball. Peter Roebuck looks at a tactic that revolutionised the one-day game.
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