A gradual but inevitable descent into cricket-based loathing and bile.

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India vs. England, First Test: Day Five Review

England rose to the pressure of a tiny bit of expectation by collapsing in a heap before anyone had even finished their first gin of the day.

2 Comments | November 19, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

India vs. England, First Test: Day Four Review

Alastair Cook, eventually supported by Matt Prior, made England’s last stand in Ahmedabad as a heroic rearguard action took the Test into its final day.

India vs. England, First Test: Day Three Review

Two more sessions of India crushing England into the dirt were followed by some actual sensible batting, giving everyone a smidgeon of hope, that most dreaded of emotions.

No Comments | November 17, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , , ,

India vs. England, First Test: Day Two Review

In perhaps the greatest sporting shock of modern times, England’s top order imploded in the face of some mild turn to virtually lose the game in the last hour.

1 Comment | November 16, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

India vs. England, First Test: Day One Review

Despite their best efforts to lose the game inside the first hour, England just about clung on to India’s coat tails thanks to a heroic performance from Graeme Swann.

No Comments | November 15, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , , ,