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

Articles by Matt Larnach

Australia’s Embarrassment Of Spinning Riches

Whenever we are feeling sad, we just think of Australian spinners, and then suddenly we don’t feel quite so bad.

4 Comments | January 24, 2013 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , ,

The KFC Big Bash: Report Card

Didn’t bother watching the Big Bash this season? Nevermind, here is our cheat sheet on the second best T20 competition in the world (behind the BPL).

No Comments | January 21, 2013 | | Opinion, T20 | Tags: , , , , ,

The Commentators: Mark Taylor

Captaining your country has nothing on the pressures involved being in the Channel Nine commentary box. Particularly when your co-workers keep trying to put you in a dress.

1 Comment | January 18, 2013 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

Australia vs. Sri Lanka: Limited Overs Series Preview

News that Steve Smith will be the 12th man for the first Australian ODI of the summer has caused effigies of George Bailey to be burnt across the country. 51allout gleefully joins in with the carnage.

No Comments | January 11, 2013 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , , ,

The Fall Of The Sydney Sixers: A Study Of T20 Cricket In The Modern Age

What do Franz Kafka and the Sydney Sixers have in common? Both represent genius that is unappreciated in its own time. Except by 51allout, of course.

No Comments | January 9, 2013 | | Opinion, T20 | Tags: , ,

Sri Lanka In 2012: The End Of The Beginning Of The End

Sri Lankan cricket achieved the impossible in 2012: they managed to look a bigger looming basket case than the Kiwis did. Impressive,

No Comments | January 5, 2013 | | 40/50-over, Opinion, T20, Tests | Tags: , , ,

New Zealand In 2012: Thank God For Tim Southee

In truth this is less of a review than a tearful plea for the future of New Zealand Cricket. We also say nice things about Sheep Dog Trials.

No Comments | January 4, 2013 | | 40/50-over, Opinion, T20, Tests | Tags: , ,

51allout Introduces The Smiffies: The Best Of 2012

With the end of the year upon us it’s time to celebrate the best and the worst that the last twelve months had to offer. Mostly the worst. Aside from Tim Southee.

No Comments | January 1, 2013 | | Opinion | Tags: , , , ,

Australia vs. Sri Lanka, Second Test: Review

The second Test provided an object lesson as to why Margaret Thatcher’s plan to remove free milk from public schools was fundamentally flawed.

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

England In 2012: Everything In Extremes

2012 showed that England know their classics back to front. For it was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, and it was the age of foolishness.

No Comments | December 26, 2012 | | 40/50-over, Opinion, T20, Tests | Tags: , ,