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    Where to watch the Ashes…in London

    By Will 2 years ago, mid-November, Comments

    A plea for help from Srivaths who writes:

    I saw your “Where to watch the Ashes in Hong Kong” post. I have a better
    question for you. Where do I watch the Ashes in London? I’m a student from
    India and moved in just recently and the sky box(or whatever it is called) is
    broken in our student dig. I don’t think the pubs will be open in the mdiddle
    of the night. Any ideas?

    Damn good question, and I have no idea. Londonshire closes at 11 and woe betide anyone who walks within three feet of the bar. There must be somewhere, though, that can cater for the fans. Naturally you should all buy a crate of beer or decent malt, go home, get to bed, open the laptop and read the marvel that is Cricinfo dot com. But I appreciate you’re not all as sad and tragic as us.

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    Aus broadcasters court Mick Jagger for coverage

    By Will 2 years ago, at the end of October, Comments

    The Australian television company Channel 9 are in talks with Mick Jagger who, they hope, will make “cameo appearances” for their coverage of the forthcoming Ashes. Brilliant.

    I am more a Beatles man than a Stoner - my mate is a huge Rolling Stones fan - so I’ve never been into his music much. But anyone who likes cricket as much as he does (apparently he requests live feeds of any cricket which is being played whenever he’s on tour) must be a damn fine fellow. Thinking of him commentating on the Ashes I’m reminded of that fabulous series Stella Street, a spoof show depicting a whole load of celebrities all living in the same street. These included Michael Caine, Des Lynam, Sting, Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson and Jagger. And Phil Cornwell, one of the most underrated impersonators to have drawn breath, did a brilliant takeoff of Jagger. Get it, it’s superb.

    I always enjoy hearing who will be commentating on the Ashes. It’s such a big deal for TV companies that they’re desperate to out-do eachother and steal a celebrity name. The only Australian I know of who Sky Sports have recruited is David Boon. Imagine Boon and Jagger…that could be fun. Boon, Jagger and Tony Greig would be even better!

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