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

Articles by James Knight

The Commentators: Shane Warne

Australia’s search for the next Shane Warne seems destined to last for all eternity. We take a look at what the man himself is up to nowadays. When he isn’t taking ‘EH’ to the IPL, at least.

1 Comment | July 5, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , , ,

England vs. Australia, First ODI: Review

England took the first step towards becoming the first side to top all three world rankings simultaneously by swatting Australia aside at Lord’s.

No Comments | June 30, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , ,

No Such Thing As A Free Launch: The Plan By Steve James

Steve James sent us a free book. We like Steve James very much. So much, in fact, that we wanted to tell you all how good his book was.

No Comments | June 27, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

England vs. West Indies, Second ODI: Review

It started on a sombre note and ended with everyone desperate to escape the mind-numbing tedium of a Jonathan Trott one day innings. England wrapped up the series on an emotional day at the Oval.

No Comments | June 20, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

England vs. West Indies, First ODI: Preview

And so begins a one-day jamboree. Strap in.

No Comments | June 16, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

County Championship 2012: The Halfway House (Division Two)

We turn our attention to Division Two as we go around the grounds, realise it rained all week and fill space by talking about the season so far.

3 Comments | June 14, 2012 | | First Class | Tags: , , , ,

England vs. West Indies, Third Test: Day Four Review

Either Tino Best really did almost score a century or we have some seriously weird dreams after a night on the gin.

No Comments | June 10, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , ,

Devaluing Caps? Give It A Rest

We’re going to do it. We’re going to take the plunge. Mike Atherton is wrong. There, we said it. We feel bad already.

5 Comments | June 6, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , ,

County Championship 2012: The Week That Was Overshadowed

Bloody foreigners, eh? Coming over here, retiring from one day cricket to distract everyone from the proper cricket going on. Can’t trust ’em.

Whatever Happened to the Unlikely Lads? #9: Chris Schofield

Hussain, Atherton, Caddick, Flintoff, Gough, Headley, Hick, Ramprakash, Schofield, Stewart, Vaughan and White. Hang on, Schofield? You just tried to slip that one in to check we were paying attention, didn’t you?

No Comments | May 31, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , , ,