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This past week on the radio, TV, in the streets, at the clubs, just about everywhere the hot topic was Bermuda cricket and rightfully so. Bermuda’s disastrous showing has had people talking and expressing their feelings openly. The one thing that sur...
DATE: Apr 23, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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Clay Smith
As I sit here realising that our cricket is in the most depressing state in the history of our existence, I find it very difficult to see the silver lining around this dark cloud.
This past week our national cricket team finished an embarrassing fif...
DATE: Apr 15, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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Clay Smith
As a Bermudian which sport will you be focused on this week, golf or cricket?
The Bermuda national cricket team are playing in Dubai as they try to qualify for ICC World Cricket League Division One while over in Augusta, Georgia the Masters takes pl...
DATE: Apr 08, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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Clay Smith
The Cricket World Cup final is set, but this final is way bigger than India v Sri Lanka.
This final is about which cricketer will go down in history as the best player ever. Will it be the batsman, “The Little Master” Sachin Tendulkar or the bowler “...
DATE: Apr 01, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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Clay Smith
The “General” is back! Wendell Smith has officially taken over the coaching job at St. David’s for the 2011 cricket season. If history is anything to go by St.David’s are in for a treat. Smith’s professionalism and passion for the game will enhance S...
DATE: Mar 25, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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Clay Smith
The Bermuda national cricket team was selected this week and while there were one or two surprises, I feel the team is well balanced.
As they go on this venture to Dubai to play in the Division Two play-offs, I really hope the players understand wha...
DATE: Mar 18, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
Over the years cricket has changed tremendously to make the game more appealing to the public's eye, but have all of the changes been beneficial?
The one change in the game that I want to focus on is the difference in the ball colour from red to whi...
DATE: Mar 11, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
The Cricket World Cup is off and running with thrilling matches and individual performances alike.
Some teams’ tactics have been impressive while others have left me bewildered, but the thrill of victory and agony of defeat has set this World Cup up ...
DATE: Mar 04, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
February is almost over and as we move into the last month of football, excitement is in the air.
Teams are juggling for position for the title and to stay out of the relegation zone and every point right now is crucial.
One of three teams, North Vil...
DATE: Feb 25, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
Bermuda Cricket Board got the worst news possible this past week when the Bermuda Government announced that they had slashed their grant by 80 percent, from $1million to a meager $200,000. What does this mean for the future of Bermuda cricket, the Be...
DATE: Feb 22, 2011
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Clay Smith
