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Articles by Matt H
Bangladesh: Throwing The Baby Out With The Bathwater
Old cliché it may be, but ‘throwing the baby out with the bathwater’ is one that perfectly describes the mentality of the people that run Bangladesh Cricket. Not that it comes as a surprise to anyone, for if there is an administration that inflicts self harm it is the Bangladesh Cricket Board(BCB). And when you consider the cricketing administrators, that is no easy feat.
Leicestershire vs. Somerset
The domestic T20 final (how reassuring, yet surprising, that it’s not nauseatingly billed as the grand final) featured the pre-season favourites Somerset (9-2) and the pre-season long shots Leicestershire (40-1). After the rain-influenced dramas of the two semi-finals, the organisers and the spectators would have been pleased that the rain had blown away to allow […]
Hampshire vs. Somerset: Match Tied.
The second semi-final was also affected by heavy showers. Batting first, the Hampshire innings was dominated by Shahid Afridi, who hit five 6s in his 80. The rain reduced the innings to 15.5 overs, which was enough time for them to amass 138/4. But more rain fell between innings, meaning the Duckworth Lewis calculations were […]
Leicestershire vs. Lancashire: Match Tied
The first semi-final contained a decent amount of drama and plenty of excitement. Showers affected the Leicestershire innings, which was eventually reduced to 18 overs. Glen Chapple took a wicket from the first ball, but then Will Jefferson scored a useful 23. Lancashire’s spinners took control and never allowed the Leicestershire middle order to settle. […]
It’s Saturday 27th August; it’s live; it’s T20 Finals’ Day!
At Edgbaston today, Lancashire take on Leicestershire in the first semi-final, followed by Somerset versus Hampshire in a repeat of last year’s final. The two victorious sides will then play in the final. Estimated finish time: late. We’ll be updating the scores throughout the day on twitter @51allout and so long as we haven’t overdosed […]
England vs. Ireland: A Sort of Preview
After the euphoria of a 4-0 series whitewash against India and the presentation of a mace, what better way for England to march triumphantly forth than to play a One Day International against Ireland?
Milestones
Back in July we set out some milestones that English players had either reached or had in their sights. Well we are pleased to report a few more… Starting with the batting, Kevin Pietersen has now overtaken his captain in terms of Test match runs, having scored 6,361 compared with Andrew Strauss’s tally of 6.340. […]
England vs. India, Fourth Test: Day Five Review
India collapse like a house of cards in an earthquake as England complete a series whitewash.
England vs. India, Fourth Test: Day Four Review
India are made to follow-on, and face the final day still 162 runs behind with seven wickets in hand.
Eoin Morgan: Test Cricketer?
It is a mixed blessing to come into a team that has turned into a juggernaut. The environment of calibre, camaraderie and confidence is likely to be a boost to your own game. On the other hand, if you go through the period of adaptation that is common to most players, then the contrast with the efforts of world-class teammates can be vivid, especially if you replace someone that the fans have come to look on as if he were a faithful old family pet.
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