To celebrate Australia Day the 51allout crew all got together to slag off Australia’s ODI side. And England’s ODI side. And New Zealand’s ODI side, which seems particularly harsh. Plus the final word on the Big Bash.
Another Big Bash has reached the end. We braved a bit of rain and then some quite warm weather to actually go to two-thirds of the knockout games. Here’s our verdict.
Despite a disappointingly low standard of cricket around the world this week, the 51allout crew still managed to wax lyrical about James Tredwell, Brad Haddin and Jeremy Beadle’s withered hand.
We’re not arrogant, we just believe we’re the best website in the world.
The normal order was restored as England got back to being soundly thrashed in Indian conditions.
The last set of group games saw some beatings, some collapses and some superb hitting. But sadly no-one grabbed anyone or swore loudly on TV.
Sometimes a player doesn’t make it because he’s a bit fat. Sometimes it’s because he’s only capable of playing on one side of the wicket. And sometimes it’s because he’s got a head like an egg. John Crawley failed for all these reasons.
After an extended Christmas break there’s much to talk about for the 51allout collective. But what’s their view on Jesse Ryder’s airplane habits, George Bailey’s rise to power and Shane Warne’s use of a microphone?
Not only did Michael Hussey see Australia to victory, he also took the opportunity to epically merk the selectors by putting Nathan Lyon in charge of the team song.
It’s nearly crunch time in the Big Bash. Not quite yet though, which means it’s still acceptable to miss a game or two to hang around with the missus at Christmas.