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India vs. England, One-off T20 International: Review

In the final match of the tour, England win thanks to a top notch bowling performance and powerfully competent batting.

1 Comment | October 30, 2011 | | T20 | Tags: ,

India vs. England, One-off T20 International: Preview

India vs. England. Again! This really is the last time, honest.

3 Comments | October 29, 2011 | | T20 | Tags: ,

The 51allout Rallying Cry

THIS IS SPARTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. Or Englanddddddddd, but that doesn’t really work.

India vs. England: The Post-Mortem

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.

No Comments | October 27, 2011 | | 40/50-over, Opinion | Tags: , ,

Whatever Happened To The Unlikely Lads? #3: Devon Malcolm

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.

India vs. England, Fifth ODI: Review

The pitchforks are out for England as the cricketing gods continue to shine on India. Is it time to jet home yet?

India vs. England, Fourth ODI: Review

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!

Whatever Happened To The Unlikely Lads? #2: Mark Ramprakash

Mark Ramprakash: cricketer, dancer, disappointment?

3 Comments | October 22, 2011 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

Craig Kieswetter: A Defence

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.

No Comments | October 21, 2011 | | Opinion | Tags: ,

India v England, Third ODI: Review

England’s tour went from poor to downright shambolic as they threw away the series amidst a torrent of awful mistakes.