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England vs. West Indies, Second ODI: Review

It started on a sombre note and ended with everyone desperate to escape the mind-numbing tedium of a Jonathan Trott one day innings. England wrapped up the series on an emotional day at the Oval.

No Comments | June 20, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

England vs. West Indies, First ODI: Review

The crowd came out in numbers to see one of the great limited overs openers bashing the ball to all parts. And that’s exactly what they got.

1 Comment | June 17, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , , , , ,

England vs. West Indies, First ODI: Preview

And so begins a one-day jamboree. Strap in.

No Comments | June 16, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

Pro40 2012: The Runt Of The Litter

The Clydesdale Bank Pro40: one of the great tournaments.

No Comments | May 30, 2012 | | 40/50-over, Opinion | Tags: , , ,

End Of Season Reports 10: Australia

In Australian cricket an annus horribilis has been replaced by annus rebuildus. So we failed Latin. On reflection, that’s probably one reason why we ended up writing for a cricket website.

2 Comments | May 3, 2012 | | 40/50-over, Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,

End Of Season Reports 9: South Africa

The latest in our long line of winter report cards turns puts South Africa in the firing line, ahead of their trip to England this summer. A series we’re so excited about we agreed to stay off the gin for its entirety because we don’t want to miss any.

2 Comments | April 30, 2012 | | 40/50-over, Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,

End Of Season Reports 8: West Indies

The West Indies had a fairly quiet winter, with only a series against Australia to show for their efforts since our last report.

1 Comment | April 29, 2012 | | 40/50-over, Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,

End Of Season Reports 7: England

You have to be pretty good to be that rubbish over the winter and still be the best team in the world.

2 Comments | April 27, 2012 | | 40/50-over, Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , ,

End of Season Report 6: Zimbabwe

They may be rubbish, but at least Zimbabwe are playing.

3 Comments | April 25, 2012 | | 40/50-over, Opinion, Tests | Tags: ,

End of Season Report 5: Bangladesh

In which we write about the best all-rounder in the world, and ten others.

2 Comments | April 24, 2012 | | 40/50-over, Opinion, Tests | Tags: ,