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England vs Sri Lanka, 5th ODI Preview, Old Trafford

In a sentence: Winner takes all as a topsy-turvy series draws to a close.   The home team: It’s hard to see England making any changes from the team that won so handsomely last time out. Questions linger about the balance of the batting line-up, Broad’s form and Dernbach’s quality but in all likelihood we […]

No Comments | July 8, 2011 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , , , ,

England vs. Sri Lanka: 4th ODI Review

England destroyed Sri Lanka as the series took another weird turn.

3 Comments | July 6, 2011 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , , ,

The Commentators: Lord Gower

David Ivon Gower presents the Sky cricket coverage with the same languid style as he batted: eloquent and laid-back, but smart and on the button with it. He tends to let his outspoken colleagues Ian Botham and David Lloyd do the shouting, as he sits back and chuckles wryly. During periods of analysis in the […]

No Comments | July 5, 2011 | | Opinion | Tags: ,

The future is bright

As our Australian friends have kindly proven to us over the past year, it doesn’t matter how good a side you are, a failure to properly prepare for the future will leave you in a heap of trouble. 51allout has taken a look at six of the best young stars of the County circuit who […]

3 Comments | July 4, 2011 | | 40/50-over, Opinion, T20, Tests | Tags: , , , , , , ,

England vs. Sri Lanka: 3rd ODI Review

England once again underperformed with the bat, despite a captain’s knock from Alastair Cook, and Sri Lanka coasted home

England vs Sri Lanka, Lord’s, Third ODI: Preview

England must bounce back, but after two one-sided encounters the series could do with a close contest.

No Comments | July 3, 2011 | | 40/50-over |

England v Sri Lanka: 2nd ODI- Review

Sri Lanka bounce back with a comprehensive victory over a limp England.

No Comments | July 1, 2011 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

England vs Sri Lanka, Headingley, Second ODI: Preview

In a sentence After an emphatic and arguably unexpected victory on Tuesday at The Oval,  England will look to take a firm grip on this series with another commanding performance. The home team: Expected to be unchanged with no injury concerns reported. The away team: Sanath Jayasuriya has done a Sinatra and retired again, so […]

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