A gradual but inevitable descent into cricket-based loathing and bile.
Articles by Matt H
Sri Lanka vs. England: Our Predictions
With England being well and truly trounced in their Test series against Pakistan, they now face Sri Lanka in uncomfortable conditions and with a number of questions needing to be answered. Some of the 51allout contributors have thus sat down and submitted their bold (and not so bold) predictions for the series, and at the very least gives up something to come back to for amusement once the two matches have finished.
Whatever Happened To The Unlikely Lads? #7: Craig White
We turn to a man who looked incredibly unaccomplished at the start of his international career but against all odds, became a crucial member of a resurgent team. Before going quite shit again.
The Alphabet XIs: S
Sufferin’ succotash! Such was the strength in depth available, we could probably have picked a very competent 2nd XI with the players we didn’t choose (including a few of our favourites Smiths and three bowlers with more than 200 wickets each). You might think we’ve cheated somewhat by dropping an opener down to No. […]
The Alphabet XIs: R
Two of the very best batsmen are the stars of this team, and they’re supported by a good bunch of popular players (and a former Sri Lankan captain).
New Zealand vs. South Africa, Second Test: Preview
After a rain-affected draw at Dunedin, the two sides have travelled to Hamilton where the pitch is greener than the flag of the Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.
The Alphabet XIs: P
This is more like it: after the depressingly awful Ns and Os, the Ps show plenty of ability and excitement. The depth in batting is incredible, the bowling attack balanced (if a second spinner was required, Monty Panesar could fill in) and Liam Plunkett is left on the sidelines. Hurrah! The high proportion of South Africa-born players is puzzling though.
The Alphabet XIs: O
Oh. Hot on the heels of a rather poor N team comes an equally shabby side. Perhaps the combination of two greats from Down Under would win them a few matches. Otherwise, there really are few positives that can be attributed to these misfits.
The Alphabet XIs: M
We’ll be honest here: we’re salivating at the thought of this bowling attack, which would surely bowl out any side within a matter of hours. The batting combines solidity with style and accordingly we can find no space for either of the 51allout poster boys Martin McCague and Shaun Marsh.
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