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

40/50-over Archive

The ‘keepers Part One: Craig Kieswetter

Here at 51allout we love each other unconditionally…Apart from when it comes to the key question of who should be the ODI keeper for England. Once that subject is raised, the gloves are off.

Four Series in One Review

If we had a mailbox, we’re sure it would be overflowing with letters asking us to report what’s been happening in the cricket world lately. So, in response to all you correpsondents who have had their letters returned to sender (address unknown), here’s a brief summary of the various international series.

Four Series In One Review

We thought it was time for another look at what has been happening around the world, with the other eight Test sides all still involved in ongoing series.

One Day Cricket: why we ought to care about the recent results, but not worry about them.

Nobody really expected convincing back-to-back series wins against India, so on the face of it, a home win and an away defeat were par for the course. What was disturbing was the dismal spectacle of an England side being thrashed in four of five matches and crumbling in the field in the other.

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The 51allout Rallying Cry

THIS IS SPARTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. Or Englanddddddddd, but that doesn’t really work.

No Comments | October 29, 2011 | | 40/50-over, Opinion | Tags: , ,

India vs. England: The Post-Mortem

In the aftermath of the fifth One Day International, the team at 51allout sit down for a collective brainstorm. Pencils- and a few knives- are sharpened, heads are scratched and the scorer’s notes are interrogated.

No Comments | October 27, 2011 | | 40/50-over, Opinion | Tags: , ,

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!

India v England, Third ODI: Review

England’s tour went from poor to downright shambolic as they threw away the series amidst a torrent of awful mistakes.

No Comments | October 21, 2011 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

Four Series In One Review (or, SA v Aus, Zim v NZ, Ban v WI and Pak v SL)

If you’re anything like us, you will captivated by the thrilling, intensively competitive one-day series currently going on in India. However we also keep one eye on the other series underway, involving all the Test nations.