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

Articles by Matt H

England vs. Australia, Fourth ODI: Preview

After the rain, will there be more rain or will there be cricket? James Tredwell will be hoping for the latter.

No Comments | July 7, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , ,

England vs. Australia, 1st ODI: Preview

It’s the biggest and most important five-match ODI series shoehorned into an English summer since, like, ever! And it starts on Friday. Here’s our preview.

3 Comments | June 28, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , , ,

The Commentators: My Dear Old Thing / You Senile Old Fool

Love him or loathe him, Henry Blofeld is as much part of the cricketing summer as rain and misjudged tweets.

4 Comments | June 23, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

The Alphabet XIs: The Aftermath

From Michael Atherton to Zakiullah Zaki in 26 easy steps.

1 Comment | June 19, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

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

Having won the toss, England should be disappointed not to have bowled the West Indies out, but it was Marlon Samuels again who finished the day taking the plaudits.

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

The Alphabet XIs: Z

Just when I thought our chance had passed, you go and save the best for last. Vanessa Williams’s views on the Alphabet XIs were years ahead of their time. And very, very wrong because this team is bloody awful.

No Comments | | | Opinion | Tags: , , ,

The Commentators: Tony Cozier

It seems an appropriate time to give a little biography of a man currently gracing our wireless sets: Tony Cozier.

2 Comments | June 7, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

England vs. West Indies, Third Test: Preview

England and the West Indies head to Birmingham. Hopefully, they’ve packed a raincoat.

No Comments | | | Tests | Tags: , ,

Whither the One-Cap Wonder?

Now that Jonny Bairstow has played his second Test match, we take a look at some of the English misfits that weren’t quite as fortunate as him – but were still more fortunate than us.

1 Comment | May 29, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,

County Championship 2012: The Week That Was Dry

For once, it was dry. Who performed in the heat and who wilted? Find out as we review the latest week of the County Championship.

No Comments | May 28, 2012 | | First Class | Tags: , , ,