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Since I wouldn’t really consider myself a sports buff, I haven’t really talked much about sports here on WhyGo Australia. To remedy this issue — since Australian’s love footy and cricket — I’ve recruited my pal, Tony of It’s Good Overseas, to give us all a run-down on a day at the cricket here in Sydney. It’s a rather informative […]

A Day at the SCG: Sydney Cricket Grounds

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Australia Inflicts Ashes Whitewash read the Headlines this morning. OK- I admit- being a girl I am not so knowledgeable on the sport- but it is always good when the home team whoops arse don’t you think? Condolences to all the Pommies out there. The good news is- most that I have talked to- did still seem to enjoy their […]

The Ashes, Australia beats England 5-0 in Cricket!

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1000-1 odds on US Cricket Team It’ll be fun to hear/watch the Aussies etc crush the Yanks.

US Cricket Team defeats OZ

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Although played at a slower pace than rugby or Aussie rules, cricket still has a devoted following in Australia. What is cricket? Cricket is a team sport that originated in England more than 300 years ago. It is played with a bat, ball, and wickets, and is the predecessor of baseball. Where is cricket played? Cricket is played all over […]

Cricket

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Chris and I got back from Sydney early today. Lots of pictures and hopefully stories will follow this week. Sophie, if you read this, can you e-mail me the pictures from the Cricket and Coogie Beach Hotel. Peace to you all.

Back after Steve Waugh Final Test

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After missing the results of the first two test cricket matches between Australia and India (a draw and an Indian win), Sean and I have really been getting into the third test currently being played in Melbourne. The Boxing Day test is a great tradition and at the end of the third day (out of five), Australia is in a […]

Sydney Cricket Test vs. India: Howzat!

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After the shellacking Australia gave India in the World Cup Final today, who’s gonna step up and give the Aussies a game? Here’s the score

Cricket World Cup

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