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England vs. India, Only T20 International, Old Trafford: Preview
We’ve not even got round to our review of the Test series yet (we spent all our time making fat jokes about Samit Patel) but it’s already time for the next England vs. India showdown. Who will win? Do we care? How much can you drink in three hours? Let’s find out.
The Samit Patel Fan Club Newsletter
After an absence of over two years, Samit Patel has returned to the England fold this summer. In the interim many hours of debate during rain delays centred around how big a difference he would make to the side. We’ve managed to resist the obvious joke long enough to belatedly join the discussion.
Leicestershire vs. Somerset
The domestic T20 final (how reassuring, yet surprising, that it’s not nauseatingly billed as the grand final) featured the pre-season favourites Somerset (9-2) and the pre-season long shots Leicestershire (40-1). After the rain-influenced dramas of the two semi-finals, the organisers and the spectators would have been pleased that the rain had blown away to allow […]
Hampshire vs. Somerset: Match Tied.
The second semi-final was also affected by heavy showers. Batting first, the Hampshire innings was dominated by Shahid Afridi, who hit five 6s in his 80. The rain reduced the innings to 15.5 overs, which was enough time for them to amass 138/4. But more rain fell between innings, meaning the Duckworth Lewis calculations were […]
Leicestershire vs. Lancashire: Match Tied
The first semi-final contained a decent amount of drama and plenty of excitement. Showers affected the Leicestershire innings, which was eventually reduced to 18 overs. Glen Chapple took a wicket from the first ball, but then Will Jefferson scored a useful 23. Lancashire’s spinners took control and never allowed the Leicestershire middle order to settle. […]
It’s Saturday 27th August; it’s live; it’s T20 Finals’ Day!
At Edgbaston today, Lancashire take on Leicestershire in the first semi-final, followed by Somerset versus Hampshire in a repeat of last year’s final. The two victorious sides will then play in the final. Estimated finish time: late. We’ll be updating the scores throughout the day on twitter @51allout and so long as we haven’t overdosed […]
England vs. Ireland: A Sort of Preview
After the euphoria of a 4-0 series whitewash against India and the presentation of a mace, what better way for England to march triumphantly forth than to play a One Day International against Ireland?
Milestones
Back in July we set out some milestones that English players had either reached or had in their sights. Well we are pleased to report a few more… Starting with the batting, Kevin Pietersen has now overtaken his captain in terms of Test match runs, having scored 6,361 compared with Andrew Strauss’s tally of 6.340. […]
England vs. India, Fourth Test: Day Five Review
India collapse like a house of cards in an earthquake as England complete a series whitewash.
England vs. India, Fourth Test: Day Four Review
India are made to follow-on, and face the final day still 162 runs behind with seven wickets in hand.
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