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

Articles by Nichael Bluth

India vs. England, Fifth ODI: Review

The pitchforks are out for England as the cricketing gods continue to shine on India. Is it time to jet home yet?

India vs. England, Fourth ODI: Review

Lisa: Bart! What are you doing in my room?
Bart: Lisa, certain differences – rivalries, if you will – have arisen between us. At first I thought that we could talk it out, like grown-ups. But instead, I just ripped the head off Mr. Honeybunny!
Lisa: [confused] Bart, that was your cherished childhood toy.
Bart Simpson: AH! Mr. Honeybunny!

Whatever Happened To The Unlikely Lads? #2: Mark Ramprakash

Mark Ramprakash: cricketer, dancer, disappointment?

3 Comments | October 22, 2011 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

Craig Kieswetter: A Defence

Following yesterday’s ODI shambles, Craig Kieswetter has come in for a great deal of criticism. Is it a bit harsh? Here’s what we have to say in his defence.

No Comments | October 21, 2011 | | Opinion | Tags: ,

South Africa vs. Australia, First T20 International: Preview

A preview of the South Africa vs. Australia T20 series opener, complete with a discussion about beards and a couple of cheap jokes about Steve Smith.

No Comments | October 13, 2011 | | T20 | Tags: , ,

Whatever Happened To The Unlikely Lads? #1: Ian Salisbury

Ian Salisbury: not very good. Discuss.

2 Comments | October 9, 2011 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

The Two Halves Of Mitchell Johnson

With it being a rare non-cricketing week (the Champions League T20 doesn’t count unless Somerset win it) we took the opportunity to have a look at the career of Mitchell Johnson. Warning: contains a picture that his mum may find offensive

1 Comment | September 29, 2011 | | Scorer's Notes | Tags: , , ,

England vs. West Indies, First Pointless T20 International Review

The West Indies were humiliated, beaten by ten wickets with more than four overs to spare. England were also humiliated by having to spend their Friday evening playing against that shower, when they could have been in the pub.

No Comments | September 24, 2011 | | T20 | Tags: ,

Every Run And Wicket In The 2011 County Championship

With the County Championship season now over, we spent a bit of time looking at charts and making snide comments about ex-England pacemen.

England vs. India, Fifth ODI Review

It seems like years ago that England opened up the international summer against Sri Lanka in Cardiff. It rained then and it rained here but in both cases we got a dramatic finish with plenty to talk about. The only thing that could be more exciting would be two pointless T20 games against a West Indies C team. Damn.

2 Comments | September 17, 2011 | | 40/50-over | Tags: ,