I’ve been following the recent news about two Australian women cricketers being inappropriately touched during the Women’s World Cup in India, and honestly, it’s left me equal parts angry and frustrated. Not surprised, sadly, but definitely frustrated.

What really gets under my skin isn’t just the incident itself—though that’s appalling enough—it’s the ICC’s initial response that essentially amounted to “well, they shouldn’t have left without an escort.” Victim blaming at its finest. The organisation’s first instinct was to protect itself rather than address the fundamental problem: women athletes shouldn’t need Secret Service-level protection just to walk to a bloody café.

The cricket world witnessed something remarkable today at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and it wasn’t just about the game itself. While many of us were focused on Scott Boland’s achievements, a fascinating tradition unfolded right before our eyes – the hand-painting of statistics on the iconic SCG honour board.

For years, watching cricket broadcasts, I’d always assumed these honour boards were created using modern printing techniques or at least stencils. The revelation that they’re hand-painted by a skilled artisan feels like discovering a secret passage in a familiar building. There’s something deeply satisfying about watching this craftsman at work, his brush strokes steady and precise, each letter perfectly formed without any digital assistance.