In the final match of the tour, England win thanks to a top notch bowling performance and powerfully competent batting.
India vs. England. Again! This really is the last time, honest.
THIS IS SPARTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. Or Englanddddddddd, but that doesn’t really work.
In the aftermath of the fifth One Day International, the team at 51allout sit down for a collective brainstorm. Pencils- and a few knives- are sharpened, heads are scratched and the scorer’s notes are interrogated.
So far in our series of articles reviewing the motley players who contributed to England’s wonderful 1990s farce, we have picked players who never really hit the heights in Test cricket. However today, we choose someone who did, albeit just on one remarkable occasion.
The pitchforks are out for England as the cricketing gods continue to shine on India. Is it time to jet home yet?
Lisa: Bart! What are you doing in my room?
Bart: Lisa, certain differences – rivalries, if you will – have arisen between us. At first I thought that we could talk it out, like grown-ups. But instead, I just ripped the head off Mr. Honeybunny!
Lisa: [confused] Bart, that was your cherished childhood toy.
Bart Simpson: AH! Mr. Honeybunny!
Mark Ramprakash: cricketer, dancer, disappointment?
Following yesterday’s ODI shambles, Craig Kieswetter has come in for a great deal of criticism. Is it a bit harsh? Here’s what we have to say in his defence.
England’s tour went from poor to downright shambolic as they threw away the series amidst a torrent of awful mistakes.