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

Articles by James Knight

Sri Lanka vs. England, First Test: Day Three Review

After England dragged themselves back into the game, Sri Lanka’s tail wagged furiously for the second time in the match to put the home side into an almost unassailable position.

No Comments | March 28, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

New Zealand vs. South Africa, Third Test: Review

In a rain-affected Test, Kane Williamson scored a brilliant, match-saving century to deny South Africa a 2-0 series win. Oh, and Graeme Smith made one of the great declarations to give him a hand.

No Comments | March 27, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

Sri Lanka vs. England, First Test: Day One Review

Mahela Jayawardene played a lone hand in scoring a high-class hundred which guided Sri Lanka towards a competitive first innings score.

2 Comments | March 26, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

Sri Lanka vs. England, First Test: Preview

England go to Sri Lanka needing a strong performance in tough conditions to reaffirm their status on top of the pile. With South Africa almost certain to win in New Zealand, they must win this series if they are to hold on their ranking. It all kicks off bright and early Monday morning…

2 Comments | March 25, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

New Zealand vs. South Africa, Third Test: Preview

Sorry, did you say Australia actually lost to this rabble? Seriously? Blimey, if they had any self-respect they’d let Papau New Guinea have a go in their place after that.

3 Comments | March 22, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

Samit Patel: Test Cricketer?

With the world on the edge of their collective seats in anticipation of the upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka, we cast our eye over the selection debate which has gripped the nation… Or something like that anyway.

5 Comments | March 13, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , , ,

The Alphabet XIs: N

Like London buses, none for ages and then…blah blah blah. London buses are in fact nothing like that. They would, however, probably be able to put up more of a fight against the rest of the Alphabet XI’s than this lot.

4 Comments | March 2, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , , ,

Pakistan vs. England, Third T20: Review

Every tour it’s hammered into England that they must win the important stuff, the rest is just a bit of a giggle. Finally, they took that message to heart.

No Comments | February 28, 2012 | | T20 | Tags: , , ,

Pakistan vs. England, Fourth ODI: Review

Stand up, if you love ODI’s…

No Comments | February 22, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

Whatever Happened To The Unlikely Lads? #5: Graeme Hick

Back in the day he was England’s great hope. It’s fair to say that it didn’t go to plan.

3 Comments | February 21, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,