The Straight Bat

My inaugural post will be something of a description of the blog's purpose.

As a young journalist, I am keen to put down my opinions for all to read and comment on, particularly if the subject is my passions.

Being an atypical Australian male, I love my sport. And the sport I love above all is cricket. Over the years I have progressed from occasional spectator to keen spectator, and then to student of the game, and then to cricket tragic.

If you don't believe me, you should ask anyone who knows me.

With my posts, I hope to provide intelligent and thought provoking arguments about the modern game from a younger perspective, myself being still in my early 20's. In some areas I might be a little naiver than others, but I am confident in my abilities as a journalist and as a fan.

Arthur Morris, the great Australian opener once said: "Cricket is a game, and one to be enjoyed". It is a philosophy that all should remember when discussing the great game.