A FITTING FAREWELL

The Ashes 2015

I am just a fan!

Despite rain-disruption the Aussies managed to win the fifth test on the fourth day.  On Sunday 23, at The Oval saw captain Michael Clarke and Australia opener Chris Rogers retires from International Test cricket.

The duo were given a guard of honour by their team mates as they left the field.  Rogers, 37, scored his 25 Test career.

Clarke, 34, played almost 400 matches across all formats for Australia, after making his international debut more than 12 years ago.

Chris Rogers and Michael Clarke

Clarke, who led Australia to win 2015 Cricker World Cup has thanked his fans for the support given throughout his career. "Thank you all for the support you have given me, I'm really greatful and thankful for that", he said. 

Chris Rogers 

While, Rogers ended his career on high by scoring 480 runs in the last series. "I'm pretty sad actually. I don't usually get emotional and this is a sad moment but also one to enjoy", said Rogers. He was named Australia's player of the series. Australia won the final Ashes series by an innings and 46 runs.






CLARKE'S BATTING STATS

Scored 8643 runs, Average of 49.10 Matches 115, Innings of 198 and High score of 329*

Congratulations to England, Ashes Winners!

England regained the Ashes with a 3-2 victory.  Joe Root was named man of the series.


Nelly Portia

REMEMBERING REEVA STEENKAMP

Today 19 August 1983, would have been Reeva Steenkamp 32nd birthday. Family and close friends were invited to pay their respects to her and honour her.

Reeva was killed by Oscar  Pistorius in February 14, 2013, at his Pretoria home. Her parents, June and Barry Steenkamp held a touching ceremony on Port Elizabeth's Summerstrand  beach where her ashes were scattered.

BREAKING NEWS:  Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha announced that Pistorius won't be released on Friday as expected.  "The decision to release him on the 21st of August was premeture",said Minister Masutha. This means, he must serve 10 months, then afterwards the Parole Board Review Panel will decide on his release. Pistorius was due to be released on parole on Friday after serving just 10 months  of his five-year sentence.

Nelly Portia