News in Asia
I’ve finally succumbed to a cold after avoiding getting sick all winter so this week is quick links again. Have a great week unicorns. (more…)
News in Asia
Hello friends! This week’s edition will be quick links as I’m dealing with a sick puppy. (more…)
10 Reasons to Watch the IPL
If, despite my best efforts over the last few months, you still think cricket is not for you, let me introduce you to the Indian Premier League. Despised by the old guard who prefer their games spread over five days, and their trousers white, the IPL is the faster, louder and wackier version of the game made for the 21st century. Since the inaugural season in 2008, it’s gone from strength to…
Expat Ramblings: In Praise Of England Last week, while scouting for ideas for my article about weird English things, I started a Facebook thread that proved extremely popular.
News in Asia
In honor of the big sporting event that took place last night in the States, I’ll devote some…
The Ashes Down Under 2013/14: Melbourne and Sydney
… although this could have been anywhere. Both Melbourne and Sydney have their own special place in…
The Ashes Down Under 2013/14: The WACA
Yes, after the Gabba, the WACA. Because just like the cricket itself, this gets curioser and…
The Ashes Down Under 2013/14: Adelaide
It’s the Mitchell Johnson show! (more…)
News in Asia
Hello fellow unicorns. I hope the weekend was good for you. In my hometown, the high is still…
News in Asia
Hello, friends. How was your week and weekend? Good, I hope!
The young Pakistani teen who was shot…
Friday News: Crap Towns and One Ugly Lady
Happy Friday! Let’s make it slightly more Eurocentric this week, why don’t we? (more…)
News in Asia
Well, the news in the U.S. has almost exclusively focused on the current government shutdown so…
Book Review: The Taliban Cricket Club by Timeri N. Murari
With the news of England’s women winning the Ashes, it’s a good time for the women’s game. The…
The Ashes By Any Means: The Oval
What a finish! The big question before the Fifth Test was whether England would be able to hammer…