George Dobell
@georgedobell.bsky.social
Senior correspondent at The Cricketer.
Previously senior correspondent at ESPNcricinfo.
Previously senior correspondent at ESPNcricinfo.
The Gabba: dramatic already…
November 27, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The Gabba: dramatic already…
Nanny goats:
…the working folly…
November 26, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Nanny goats:
Reasons to be cheerful:
"The mood of England supporters leaving Perth at present is not especially optimistic. But all is not lost…" | @georgedobell.bsky.social
#Ashes
#Ashes
Fast bowling, Ben Stokes' fitness and Australian problems: England's six reasons to be cheerful | The Cricketer
While the mood among England supporters is not especially optimistic after a crushing defeat in the first Test, there is plenty to play for and reasons for hope as the series moves to Brisbane
www.thecricketer.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Reasons to be cheerful:
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Zak Crawley, accepting shortcomings and trusting everything will be all right on the night | @georgedobell.bsky.social
#Ashes
#Ashes
Zak Crawley, accepting shortcomings and trusting everything will be all right on the night | The Cricketer
No top-order batter in Test history has been given so much opportunity and delivered so little. And yet, there is so much upside to keeping faith with the Kent opener
www.thecricketer.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Zak Crawley, accepting shortcomings and trusting everything will be all right on the night | @georgedobell.bsky.social
#Ashes
#Ashes
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A century from Josh Inglis has sentenced England Lions to defeat in their match against a Cricket Australia XI at Lilac Hill | @georgedobell.bsky.social
England Lions handed defeat as Josh Inglis pushes case for Test recall | The Cricketer
A century from Josh Inglis has sentenced England Lions to defeat in their match against a Cricket Australia XI at Lilac Hill
www.thecricketer.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:34 AM
A century from Josh Inglis has sentenced England Lions to defeat in their match against a Cricket Australia XI at Lilac Hill | @georgedobell.bsky.social
England shun chance of day-night warm-up: www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes...
England firm up plans for pink-ball warmup match after criticism | The Cricketer
Manuka Oval in Canberra is set to host a two-day day-night match between an England XI and a Prime Minister's XI on November 29-30
www.thecricketer.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:36 AM
England shun chance of day-night warm-up: www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes...
We’re doing another #AskGeorge later. Please let us have your questions now. Don't forget that hashtag.
November 24, 2025 at 6:27 AM
We’re doing another #AskGeorge later. Please let us have your questions now. Don't forget that hashtag.
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"Doubt doesn't have to be a foe. It can be a friend."
Blind trust in a failed method highlights Brendon McCullum's greatest flaw | ✍ @georgedobell.bsky.social
Blind trust in a failed method highlights Brendon McCullum's greatest flaw | ✍ @georgedobell.bsky.social
Blind trust in a failed method highlights Brendon McCullum's greatest flaw | The Cricketer
After England collapsed from a position of strength to hand Australia a crushing eight-wicket victory in the first Ashes Test, Brendon McCullum doubled down on his selections and game plan
www.thecricketer.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"Doubt doesn't have to be a foe. It can be a friend."
Blind trust in a failed method highlights Brendon McCullum's greatest flaw | ✍ @georgedobell.bsky.social
Blind trust in a failed method highlights Brendon McCullum's greatest flaw | ✍ @georgedobell.bsky.social
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"It's hubristic… as an England side, you very rarely get the chance to win in Perth" 💬
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WATCH ➡️ youtu.be/4760f49jpIg
#AskGeorge
🎙️ @melindafarrell.bsky.social
🎙️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
WATCH ➡️ youtu.be/4760f49jpIg
#AskGeorge
The most chastening defeat of the Bazball era? | Ask George
YouTube video by The Cricketer
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November 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
"It's hubristic… as an England side, you very rarely get the chance to win in Perth" 💬
🎙️ @melindafarrell.bsky.social
🎙️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
WATCH ➡️ youtu.be/4760f49jpIg
#AskGeorge
🎙️ @melindafarrell.bsky.social
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WATCH ➡️ youtu.be/4760f49jpIg
#AskGeorge
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"Like losing a winning lottery ticket, England have squandered the opportunity of a lifetime here in Perth."
One-dimensional England botch their big chance | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
One-dimensional England botch their big chance | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
One-dimensional England botch their big chance | The Cricketer
Through an ingrained belief that they have an ability not given to any previous generation of Test batters to thrash their way to victory from any scenario, they surrendered a wonderful chance
www.thecricketer.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
"Like losing a winning lottery ticket, England have squandered the opportunity of a lifetime here in Perth."
One-dimensional England botch their big chance | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
One-dimensional England botch their big chance | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
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Crikey, we'd better have some questions for @georgedobell.bsky.social & @melindafarrell.bsky.social 💬
#AskGeorge | #Ashes
#AskGeorge | #Ashes
November 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Crikey, we'd better have some questions for @georgedobell.bsky.social & @melindafarrell.bsky.social 💬
#AskGeorge | #Ashes
#AskGeorge | #Ashes
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The five pacemen of the Ashocalypse have ridden into view.
And it was some entrance.
Some of us remember the Gabba test in 1990, but this feels more ruthless.
Don't blink.
Breathe.
Here's something for the first drinks break.
🏏😍
@georgedobell.bsky.social
@norcrosscricket.bsky.social
And it was some entrance.
Some of us remember the Gabba test in 1990, but this feels more ruthless.
Don't blink.
Breathe.
Here's something for the first drinks break.
🏏😍
@georgedobell.bsky.social
@norcrosscricket.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The five pacemen of the Ashocalypse have ridden into view.
And it was some entrance.
Some of us remember the Gabba test in 1990, but this feels more ruthless.
Don't blink.
Breathe.
Here's something for the first drinks break.
🏏😍
@georgedobell.bsky.social
@norcrosscricket.bsky.social
And it was some entrance.
Some of us remember the Gabba test in 1990, but this feels more ruthless.
Don't blink.
Breathe.
Here's something for the first drinks break.
🏏😍
@georgedobell.bsky.social
@norcrosscricket.bsky.social
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Q. "Is there a better sight in sport than seeing the Aussies rattled?" 🤔
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🎙️ @melindafarrell.bsky.social
WATCH ➡️ youtu.be/GSl2uWDZWVU
#Ashes | #AskGeorge
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🎙️ @melindafarrell.bsky.social
WATCH ➡️ youtu.be/GSl2uWDZWVU
#Ashes | #AskGeorge
Wickets tumble in Perth | Ask George
YouTube video by The Cricketer
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Q. "Is there a better sight in sport than seeing the Aussies rattled?" 🤔
🎙️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
🎙️ @melindafarrell.bsky.social
WATCH ➡️ youtu.be/GSl2uWDZWVU
#Ashes | #AskGeorge
🎙️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
🎙️ @melindafarrell.bsky.social
WATCH ➡️ youtu.be/GSl2uWDZWVU
#Ashes | #AskGeorge
Australia rattled by England’s relentless pace attack: www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes...
England's all-seam attack land upon ideal method to drag their team back into contention | The Cricketer
England looked in trouble after being bowled out for just 172, but the seamers were relentless as a unit to leave Australia reeling at the end of the opening day of the Men's Ashes
www.thecricketer.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Australia rattled by England’s relentless pace attack: www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes...
Incredible day. Please let us have your questions. and please don't forget that #AskGeorge hashtag:
Morning all! @georgedobell.bsky.social & @melindafarrell.bsky.social will be back to answer your questions later today...
#AskGeorge | #Ashes
#AskGeorge | #Ashes
November 21, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Incredible day. Please let us have your questions. and please don't forget that #AskGeorge hashtag:
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Morning all! @georgedobell.bsky.social & @melindafarrell.bsky.social will be back to answer your questions later today...
#AskGeorge | #Ashes
#AskGeorge | #Ashes
November 21, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Morning all! @georgedobell.bsky.social & @melindafarrell.bsky.social will be back to answer your questions later today...
#AskGeorge | #Ashes
#AskGeorge | #Ashes
If you’re just waking in England, this should just about cover all you need to know:
November 21, 2025 at 6:09 AM
If you’re just waking in England, this should just about cover all you need to know:
Extraordinary moment on arrival. @melindafarrell.bsky.social hugs glenn mcgrath . I'm thinking 'this is going on a bit long'. Turns out one of her rings had become entangled on his lanyard. You should have seen the look of panic on the poor man's face.
November 21, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Extraordinary moment on arrival. @melindafarrell.bsky.social hugs glenn mcgrath . I'm thinking 'this is going on a bit long'. Turns out one of her rings had become entangled on his lanyard. You should have seen the look of panic on the poor man's face.
Like Christmas morning:
November 21, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Like Christmas morning:
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Ashes Fever!
At an unhappy hunting ground for English tourists, will ultra positivity herald a change of fortune?
Or will the hype be followed by hiccups?
Here's a puzzle to remind you of the pace and bounce!
🏏😎
@georgedobell.bsky.social
@geofflemon.bsky.social
@norcrosscricket.bsky.social
At an unhappy hunting ground for English tourists, will ultra positivity herald a change of fortune?
Or will the hype be followed by hiccups?
Here's a puzzle to remind you of the pace and bounce!
🏏😎
@georgedobell.bsky.social
@geofflemon.bsky.social
@norcrosscricket.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Ashes Fever!
At an unhappy hunting ground for English tourists, will ultra positivity herald a change of fortune?
Or will the hype be followed by hiccups?
Here's a puzzle to remind you of the pace and bounce!
🏏😎
@georgedobell.bsky.social
@geofflemon.bsky.social
@norcrosscricket.bsky.social
At an unhappy hunting ground for English tourists, will ultra positivity herald a change of fortune?
Or will the hype be followed by hiccups?
Here's a puzzle to remind you of the pace and bounce!
🏏😎
@georgedobell.bsky.social
@geofflemon.bsky.social
@norcrosscricket.bsky.social
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"They have a terrific opportunity. If they are able to take it, they will be remembered as not just an entertaining side but a successful one. The next seven weeks will define their legacy" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
READ HERE ➡️ tinyurl.com/ycy9x7xd
READ HERE ➡️ tinyurl.com/ycy9x7xd
November 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
"They have a terrific opportunity. If they are able to take it, they will be remembered as not just an entertaining side but a successful one. The next seven weeks will define their legacy" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
READ HERE ➡️ tinyurl.com/ycy9x7xd
READ HERE ➡️ tinyurl.com/ycy9x7xd
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Ben Stokes has admitted his captaincy could be defined by whether he is able to lead England to an away Ashes series win | @georgedobell.bsky.social
England Test captain Ben Stokes prepared to be judged like never before | The Cricketer
Ben Stokes has admitted his captaincy may be defined by the result of the Ashes series.
www.thecricketer.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Ben Stokes has admitted his captaincy could be defined by whether he is able to lead England to an away Ashes series win | @georgedobell.bsky.social
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"If there's one thing you suspect nobody ever doubted about Ben Stokes, it was his commitment to the cause" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
Ben Stokes: This is our chance to create our own history | The Cricketer
Ben Stokes said he is desperate to lead his team to victory in the upcoming Ashes, while also signalling his long-term commitment to Test cricket
www.thecricketer.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"If there's one thing you suspect nobody ever doubted about Ben Stokes, it was his commitment to the cause" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
England’s day in Perth:
November 19, 2025 at 9:27 AM
England’s day in Perth: