CloseDeputy Editor Andrew arrived at ESPNcricinfo via Manchester and Cape Town, after finding the assistant editor at a weak moment as he watched England's batting collapse in the Newlands Test. Andrew began his cricket writing as a freelance covering Lancashire during 2004 when they were relegated in the County Championship. In fact, they were top of the table when he began reporting on them but things went dramatically downhill. He likes to let people know that he is a supporter of county cricket, a fact his colleagues will testify to and bemoan in equal quantities. … [Read more...] about Spectators set for return to Australian cricket – with minimal cheering
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Victorian government aims for crowds at Australian Open and Boxing Day Test
The Victorian government is aiming to not only host the Boxing Day Test and Australian Open, but for crowds to attend both sporting events. Victoria has been devoid of live sport during a winter of Covid-19 discontent, but as case numbers continue to drop there is growing hope for the two jewels in the city’s summer sporting calendar. … [Read more...] about Victorian government aims for crowds at Australian Open and Boxing Day Test
Plans for fans to return for iconic Melbourne sports events
Melbourne prides itself on being one of the world’s sporting capitals. But a six-week lockdown and night curfew in Victoria state because of a second wave of COVID-19 infections has already forced the top-flight Australian rules Grand Final to be relocated out of the Melbourne area for the first time ever. … [Read more...] about Plans for fans to return for iconic Melbourne sports events
