- Scheduled start time is 10am local, 11pm GMT
- Khawaja’s century a triumph for Australia’s problem solver
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“I am envious of Mr. Ineson’s ability to fall gently to sleep to the sound of cricket commentary (earlier),” emails Damian Clarke. Accustomed as I am at failure in the art of slumbering, I often listen to the sound of rain through my earphones as an aid to rest. This evening I can combine my two favourite aural relaxants, and listen to the patter of precipitation on the roof of the SCG. Lovely.” This would make an excellent sleep meditation story, wouldn’t it? Stephen Fry gently reading old match reports with the sound of rain falling on a corrugated iron roof in the background. Aahhh, I feel calmer already.
The late great Arthur Morris gave me one of the interviews I most cherish. Warm, patient and generous. If you’re heading to the SCG any time, check out his display.
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