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

Articles by Matt Larnach

The U/19 Cricket World Cup: The Next Generation Of Unlikely Lads

Just to make everyone feel really depressed, the oldest player in the upcoming U/19 World Cup was born in 1992.

No Comments | August 11, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

Whatever Happened To The Unlikely Lads (International Edition)? #15: Jason Krejza

Can you be considered a worthy candidate as an Unlikely Lad at the grand old age of 29? If your name is Jason Krejza, then yes. Definitely.

No Comments | July 30, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

Classic Series Review: Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, 1998

To distract attention from the hammering South Africa are giving them, it seems England has instead simply invented a bunch of sports that mostly involve running really fast and invited some of their mates over to play. We are suspicious about why cricket isn’t included.

1 Comment | July 27, 2012 | | Classic Series | Tags: , ,

Overpaid, Overated And Still Over Here: The Australia A Tour Of England

Turns out this English Test team might not be quite as good as everyone thought. Some charitable Aussies have stuck around to get hammered one more time to cheer up the locals.

1 Comment | July 26, 2012 | | First Class, Opinion | Tags: , , ,

West Indies vs. New Zealand: Test Series Preview

With two Test series set to run concurrently on opposite sides of the world, we know which one we would rather be attending. We have a look at the West Indian and New Zealand camps and see what we can expect over the next month.

No Comments | July 25, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , ,

You Better You Better You Brett: The Brett Lee Conundrum

The international retirement of Brett Lee has brought plaudits from across the globe, although very few of them are to do with his musical escapades. Our resident Aussie isn’t quite as positive.

1 Comment | July 15, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , , ,

England vs. Australia ODI Series Review

Since we haven’t the budget for a BBC style montage, we instead get an opinion from either side on what to make of the recently completed ODI series. For those who couldn’t be bothered reading till the end; Australia are rubbish.

1 Comment | July 11, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , , ,

No Such Thing As A Free Launch: International Cricket Captain 2012

Ever wondered what it must be like being Andy Flower or Mickey Arthur? No, neither have we. But we guess someone out there must because the International Cricket Captain series is back again in a new instalment. We delve into the world of cricket management games and mostly like what we see.

No Comments | July 10, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , , , ,

In The Air! And Safe! And Out! #2: Super International Cricket (SNES)

Two video game reviews inside one week? It can only be the school holidays as we dust off yet another classic to help take our minds off the English ‘summer’.

Baggy Green And Gold All Over: Just Who Does The Australian Test Team Represent?

How to stop Pat Cummins from falling apart might seem to be the biggest problem facing Australian cricket at the moment, but in truth it has far bigger issues to confront. 51allout tackles the elephant in the room and wonders just what the future holds for cricket Down Under.

1 Comment | July 1, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,