Josh Cockburn
@joshcockburn.bsky.social
History, Shropshire, Books, Music.
Every "tut tut" more grievous than the "Well, I never" before.
also talk cricket @somuchcricket.bsky.social
Every "tut tut" more grievous than the "Well, I never" before.
also talk cricket @somuchcricket.bsky.social
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Statistically, this is actually the least bad of the six times this century that England have gone 3-0 down in Australia after three Tests. Aus have "only" scored 1.44 times as many runs per wicket - the figures for the others were:
2002-03 2.41
2006-07 1.85
2013-14 2.05
2017-18 1.79
2021-22 1.94
2002-03 2.41
2006-07 1.85
2013-14 2.05
2017-18 1.79
2021-22 1.94
December 22, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Statistically, this is actually the least bad of the six times this century that England have gone 3-0 down in Australia after three Tests. Aus have "only" scored 1.44 times as many runs per wicket - the figures for the others were:
2002-03 2.41
2006-07 1.85
2013-14 2.05
2017-18 1.79
2021-22 1.94
2002-03 2.41
2006-07 1.85
2013-14 2.05
2017-18 1.79
2021-22 1.94
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the broad inability to leave a social media platform owned by a white supremacist and prolific manipulator of public perception really is one of the most discouraging data points right now
December 21, 2025 at 6:33 PM
the broad inability to leave a social media platform owned by a white supremacist and prolific manipulator of public perception really is one of the most discouraging data points right now
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Very on brand for English cricket to have a really good day, only to mess it up when it gets to a time when English fans are likely to be watching.
December 20, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Very on brand for English cricket to have a really good day, only to mess it up when it gets to a time when English fans are likely to be watching.
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The next round of Worst Person in Tech is live! Get in your votes to have your input on who will take the crown for 2025.
🚨 ROUND TWO STARTS NOW 🚨
We’re down to the final 16 contestants as you decide who will be this year’s Worst Person In Tech!
Each day of this week new matchups will drop until we choose the winner on Friday.
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We’re down to the final 16 contestants as you decide who will be this year’s Worst Person In Tech!
Each day of this week new matchups will drop until we choose the winner on Friday.
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-round...
December 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The next round of Worst Person in Tech is live! Get in your votes to have your input on who will take the crown for 2025.
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Though no longer a new development, worth noting it's pretty useless that ESPNcricinfo aren't providing live scoring for a women's ODI between two Full Member nations (for which live streaming is freely available).
An empty scorecard simply stating/demanding 'Bet' says it all.
An empty scorecard simply stating/demanding 'Bet' says it all.
December 16, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Though no longer a new development, worth noting it's pretty useless that ESPNcricinfo aren't providing live scoring for a women's ODI between two Full Member nations (for which live streaming is freely available).
An empty scorecard simply stating/demanding 'Bet' says it all.
An empty scorecard simply stating/demanding 'Bet' says it all.
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this is not behavior becoming of a FIFA Peace Prize recipient.
December 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
this is not behavior becoming of a FIFA Peace Prize recipient.
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Eight people who took action in solidarity with Palestine have been on hunger strike since 2 November in protest at their prolonged pre-trial imprisonment, censorship of communications and alleged mistreatment in custody.
Five have now been hospitalised. David Lammy must respond.
Five have now been hospitalised. David Lammy must respond.
Alongside fellow Green MPs and Peers, I have written to the Justice Secretary to express my serious concern about the wellbeing and conditions of the hunger strikers.
Five of the strikers have now been hospitalised - it is clear Lammy must take urgent action to prevent tragedy.
Five of the strikers have now been hospitalised - it is clear Lammy must take urgent action to prevent tragedy.
December 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Eight people who took action in solidarity with Palestine have been on hunger strike since 2 November in protest at their prolonged pre-trial imprisonment, censorship of communications and alleged mistreatment in custody.
Five have now been hospitalised. David Lammy must respond.
Five have now been hospitalised. David Lammy must respond.
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absolute bargain if any of yous have a use for 7,949,020,598 wasps
December 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
absolute bargain if any of yous have a use for 7,949,020,598 wasps
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“The voice of Zia Yusuf, was heard (on his fourth appearance this year) for roughly double the time afforded Zack Polanski…this clear political imbalance was partially contrived by host Fiona Bruce interrupting Polanski twice as often as Yusuf (and by encouraging audience members to do the same)”
The BBC is helping Reform UK push immigration to the top of the agenda
The BBC is helping Reform UK push immigration to the top of the agenda
THE BBC is not only excessively platforming Reform UK in news and current affairs programmes, especially for viewers in Scotland,
www.thenational.scot
December 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
“The voice of Zia Yusuf, was heard (on his fourth appearance this year) for roughly double the time afforded Zack Polanski…this clear political imbalance was partially contrived by host Fiona Bruce interrupting Polanski twice as often as Yusuf (and by encouraging audience members to do the same)”
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The “Labour” Party finds itself arguing ordinary workers, carers and others are “takers”.
Hey everyone, here's the news, if you aren't a high earner, entrepreneur or a "skilled frontline worker" (whatever the fuck that means) the "Labour" Party says you aren't contributing, you're a taker!
This is so disgusting.
December 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM
The “Labour” Party finds itself arguing ordinary workers, carers and others are “takers”.
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Shamina Begum must be held accountable for her actions when she was 15. Whereas I should not, because I was a mere child.
December 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Shamina Begum must be held accountable for her actions when she was 15. Whereas I should not, because I was a mere child.
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GB News now broadcasting calls to remove the ethnic minority MPs from parliament
December 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
GB News now broadcasting calls to remove the ethnic minority MPs from parliament
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It's a generous definition of West Africa I think...
November 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
It's a generous definition of West Africa I think...
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17 strikes and you’re out. 💀
November 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
17 strikes and you’re out. 💀
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Timor Leste play their first international cricket match tomorrow, against Indonesia.
As one of my first political campaigns was against the sale of British military jets to Indonesia for use against he Timorese independence movement, it makes me a little emotional to see them play each other.
As one of my first political campaigns was against the sale of British military jets to Indonesia for use against he Timorese independence movement, it makes me a little emotional to see them play each other.
November 5, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Timor Leste play their first international cricket match tomorrow, against Indonesia.
As one of my first political campaigns was against the sale of British military jets to Indonesia for use against he Timorese independence movement, it makes me a little emotional to see them play each other.
As one of my first political campaigns was against the sale of British military jets to Indonesia for use against he Timorese independence movement, it makes me a little emotional to see them play each other.
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Andrew is a sort of non-prince now, a… well, I’m sure there’s some sort of portmanteau word that would describe him well.
October 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Andrew is a sort of non-prince now, a… well, I’m sure there’s some sort of portmanteau word that would describe him well.
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My latest newsletter with all the analysis from a historic Caerphilly byelection
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
Plaid smash Reform to win in Caerphilly
These are the key takeaways from a massive night in Welsh politics
willhaywardwales.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:29 AM
My latest newsletter with all the analysis from a historic Caerphilly byelection
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/plaid-smas...
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If Labour cannot denounce mass deportation of permanent residents, Idi Amin style, what is the point of them?
October 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
If Labour cannot denounce mass deportation of permanent residents, Idi Amin style, what is the point of them?
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Worth saying that despite asking for more than 12 hours we’ve had nothing back from Labour on this
A Conservative MP tipped as a future party leader has been condemned for saying large numbers of legally settled families must be deported, in order to ensure the UK is mostly “culturally coherent”.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Tory MP criticised after demanding legally settled families be deported
Katie Lam said move would make UK ‘culturally coherent’ and that a large number of people ‘need to go home’
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Worth saying that despite asking for more than 12 hours we’ve had nothing back from Labour on this
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In the absence of any concrete action against the cricket board which is in flagrant breach of its requirements, at least the ICC is all over symbolic action.
Afghanistan women's players to attend World Cup opener
Players due to also compete in some fixtures against Indian domestic sides
www.espncricinfo.com
September 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
In the absence of any concrete action against the cricket board which is in flagrant breach of its requirements, at least the ICC is all over symbolic action.
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The Aberdeen Hotel-Shouting Team has managed to combine the 14 Words (global Nazi slogan) with a poppy banner celebrating infamous antifascists. Incredible work.
September 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The Aberdeen Hotel-Shouting Team has managed to combine the 14 Words (global Nazi slogan) with a poppy banner celebrating infamous antifascists. Incredible work.
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Farage wanting to kick people out of the country because they migrated here made me angry and made me think about which best of British people and things wouldn't have happened were it not for the brilliance of immigration to the UK.
September 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Farage wanting to kick people out of the country because they migrated here made me angry and made me think about which best of British people and things wouldn't have happened were it not for the brilliance of immigration to the UK.
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Bit of parochialism, but congratulations to my local county and club.
www.shropshirelive.com/news/2025/09...
www.shropshirelive.com/news/2025/09...
Shropshire Women’s 1st XI Crowned Metro Bank One Day Cup Champions After Final Triumph Over Oxfordshire – Cricket Shropshire
cricketshropshire.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Bit of parochialism, but congratulations to my local county and club.
www.shropshirelive.com/news/2025/09...
www.shropshirelive.com/news/2025/09...