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

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England vs. New Zealand, First Test: Day Three Review

What happened today at Lord’s? Quite a lot, actually.

No Comments | May 18, 2013 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

Age Before Beauty? The Root/Compton Debate

The whole world is arguing about Joe Root and Nick Compton. Or possibly playing Pokémon. Here we add our opinion on both these important topics.

No Comments | February 27, 2013 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , , ,

New Zealand vs. England, Second ODI: Review

Joe Root is so awesome that even Usman Khawaja’s mum has a new favourite player.

2 Comments | February 20, 2013 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

Stop Ringing Ian’s Bell

51allout puts its serious hat on after coming across yet another supposed cricketing authority calling for Ian Bell’s head.

8 Comments | February 19, 2013 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , ,

New Zealand vs. England, First ODI: Review

A slow but ultimately very good game of one-day cricket.

2 Comments | February 17, 2013 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

Root’s Manoeuvre

This is how to write an article having thought of the title first. We don’t even know who Roots Manuva is, but the kids will. We think.

No Comments | November 9, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

Nick Compton And The Bradman Gap

Nick Compton’s summer: good. Joe Root’s summer: less good. Here we drag these basic facts out into 1,200 words, two charts and several references to the cancellation of Knightmare.

1 Comment | October 15, 2012 | | Scorer's Notes | Tags: , , , , , ,