Pavilion Opinions

New
It’s possible to feel sorry for Chris Silverwood, a leaf trapped in a tornado. Even when he said there were “positives” to take from England’s…
Comment
Share
There are (increasingly debunked) reasons why, when it comes to being regarded as captaincy material, bowlers are put in the shade. It was nice then to…
Comment
Share
I don’t want to talk. About bloody Jarvo. Though it’s ennui. He’s in custody. So that does add a bit of a sour coda to things. And you can now at least…
Comment
Share
How does a visiting team prepare for what awaited England in Ahmedabad? What practice drills can batsmen do to combat a pitch such as that? Chris…
Comment
Share
In defence of Justin Langer's compaint about a player walking out with a toasted sandwich in his pocket, as a rule Test cricketers shouldn't take to the…
Comment
Share
Leading sports writer and free trade advocate, Simon Heffer, today said any England player who earns money participating in the IPL "should be shot…
Comment
Share
These are not terrific times for Tim Paine. His team has been decimated by a decimated team. His reputation for saving Australian cricket’s soul is in…
Comment
Share
Alison Mitchell is usually a model of restraint on commentary, albeit not a model in the sense many of her male counterparts ever follow her Benaud-like…
Comment1
Share
Welcome to Pavilion Opinions by me, Pavilion Opinions. 'Without cricket, life would be a mistake.' I'm James Marsh, teacher and copywriter…
Share
© 2022 Pavilion Opinions
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Publish on Substack Get the app
Substack is the home for great writing