Pakistan's performance has nothing to do with the merits of test cricket. It is the product of years of poor governance and an incoherent domestic system that can't reliably develop players and coaches and was firmly driven into the ground by a literal nationalist politician.

The Cricketer@thecricketer.com · 12h ago

"Anyone who cares about Test cricket should be concerned about what we've seen from Pakistan in recent weeks." Why Pakistan's defeat was bad news for England | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

Mods are asleep post rare kekaulas

Nashville International Airport is set to be renamed to honor Dolly Parton after a unanimous vote by the local airport authority. Once the effort clears all the hurdles, it will make Nashville one of the few major cities in the U.S. with an airport named after a woman. trib.al/feFqYJV

This guy can ball, I dread to see how Naqvi's PCB will break him

Cricinfo@cricinfo.com · 2d ago

Razaullah's heroic innings ends to a standing ovation 👏 Pakistan's fastest fifty on debut, Pakistan's highest score on debut at No. 9 or lower, and nine sixes - equalling Tim Southee's record for the most on debut! #ENGvPAK

Good cricket commentary always seems like it might be describing illegal and/or immoral acts.

“You’re not gonna catch me like those poor bastards at NBC”

I have no idea what happened in the football game, but why does this look like the back cover of a Dean Koontz novel ©️1983.

Dan Why-Ner@danweiner.bsky.social · last wk.

*wearily* for the thousandth time, MrBeast is the name of the creator not the monster

I'm still working on a new newsletter because college football has taken over my life, but ICYMI, here are my thoughts on the Seattle Orcas' women's T20 tournament. There were some rough edges, but it felt like it could be the foundation of something transformational for women's cricket in the US.

Alpha Build: Orcas' Women's Tournament Presents Foundation for the Future

There were rough edges, but the cricket was solid and the blueprint is clear and repeatable.

stumpsandstripes.beehiiv.com

If we are really to call this the weakest Pakistan side ever, we must necessarily preface it by saying they are the product of the worst administrative period in Pakistan's history - Osman Samiuddin

Pakistan's products of toxic dysfunctionality deserve sympathy, not ire

Crushing series loss stems from a system that no longer cares about its players, only its appearance

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How long do I plan on being at the office today? I packed a second set of clothes. Happy football eve!

This gets at one of the biggest issues with franchise cricket: it doesn't invest back into the talent pool it draws from. Leagues will eventually run out of othet people's players and have no systems to develop the next generation. CPL might feel that first, but it won't be alone.

Caribbean Cricket Podcast@caribcricket.bsky.social · 2w ago

NEW (FREE) ARTICLE ✍️ The Caribbean Premier League breaks digital records year on year, stadiums embrace the biggest party in sport. The hype is real. But is West Indies cricket really feeling the benefit? @mashstpaddy.bsky.social explores caribbeancricketnews.counterpress.media/opinion/cpl-...

Rest in peace to the owner of the greatest line read in acting history

Tim Curry is escaping to the one place that hasn't been corrupted by capitalism.

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Muppet Treasure Island is a perfect movie.

Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social · 3w ago

Actor Tim Curry has died at 80, TMZ reports

The way I said "oh no" when I read the words "Cocke County"

cricketerik.bsky.social@cricketerik.bsky.social · 3w ago

I once briefly interviewed Dolly. I was still with the Nottingham Post; Dolly was doing a press day ahead of a UK tour. She was doing a solid day of interviews, all in 15-minute interviews. That’s how these things often go.

ROB MANFRED: What a beautiful night for a product

Television used to MEAN something in this country. 🧐

My mother was still reeling from my parents' divorce when "Reba" premiered, so I think she watched a lot of it because it resonated with her and we watched some to support our mom, but man, that show was BRUTAL

Sitcom People@sitcompeople.bsky.social · 3w ago

What’s the worst sitcom you will admit to have watched?

Oh we're getting a TON of mileage out of this

CJ Fogler@cjzero.bsky.social · 3w ago

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The USA does not currently have a T20I on the schedule before 2028

Keith Brake@brakedown.bsky.social · 4w ago

The United States and Canada will NOT participate in the North American Cup this September in the Cayman Islands. The men's T20 event will feature just three teams: the hosts plus Bermuda and the Bahamas.

The United States and Canada will NOT participate in the North American Cup this September in the Cayman Islands. The men's T20 event will feature just three teams: the hosts plus Bermuda and the Bahamas.

✍️Bangladesh have now won 100% of their Tests in Australia over the last 15 years. And Cricket Australia made that happen. www.goodareas.co/p/bangladesh...

HISTORY FOR BANGLADESH 🇧🇩 They mark their long-awaited return to Test cricket in Australia with their first win in the country 🙌

Tactically, technically, mentally, Bangladesh kicked Australia's ass for four days and get a well deserved win at the end of it. A fantastic piece of work. #AUSvBAN

Adam Gilchrist just said Marnus has "a very convincing 9" I'm going to bed

Hazlewood gets his 300th test wicket. He'll remember getting thumped by Bangladesh in Darwin forever.

Smith dropping sitters with his hands six inches apart. Labuschagne appealing a bump ball that clearly hit the ground in his FOV. Cummins bowling 100kph finger spin while Lyon gets like 2 overs a spell. Bangladesh have broken Australia.

USA U19 women start their World Cup qualification campaign on the front foot with a 10-wicket win over Canada with 76 balls to spare in West Bay, Grand Cayman. Mahek Desai took 5 wickets for 6 runs in her 4 over spell as the USA bowled Canada out for just 46. They play Argentina tomorrow at 2:30 CT.

More cops have been arrested for using flock cameras to stalk women than there are trans athletes in youth sports.