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40/50-over Archive

England vs. Sri Lanka: 5th ODI Review

England and Sri Lanka traded blows in a genuinely fascinating ODI before the home side eventually emerged on top to take the series. The resulting wild party at 51allout Towers led to everyone forgetting to write the review.

No Comments | July 10, 2011 | | 40/50-over | Tags: ,

Which Pitch Will Help England Scratch Their 36 Year Itch?

There are many ingredients in the making of a successful team, but a look at England’s recent fortunes in Test and 50-over cricket illustrates the value of a clear strategic vision.

1 Comment | July 8, 2011 | | 40/50-over, Opinion | Tags: , ,

England vs Sri Lanka, 5th ODI Preview, Old Trafford

In a sentence: Winner takes all as a topsy-turvy series draws to a close.   The home team: It’s hard to see England making any changes from the team that won so handsomely last time out. Questions linger about the balance of the batting line-up, Broad’s form and Dernbach’s quality but in all likelihood we […]

England vs. Sri Lanka: 4th ODI Review

England destroyed Sri Lanka as the series took another weird turn.

3 Comments | July 6, 2011 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , , ,

The future is bright

As our Australian friends have kindly proven to us over the past year, it doesn’t matter how good a side you are, a failure to properly prepare for the future will leave you in a heap of trouble. 51allout has taken a look at six of the best young stars of the County circuit who […]

3 Comments | July 4, 2011 | | 40/50-over, Opinion, T20, Tests | Tags: , , , , , , ,

England vs. Sri Lanka: 3rd ODI Review

England once again underperformed with the bat, despite a captain’s knock from Alastair Cook, and Sri Lanka coasted home

England vs Sri Lanka, Lord’s, Third ODI: Preview

England must bounce back, but after two one-sided encounters the series could do with a close contest.

No Comments | July 3, 2011 | | 40/50-over |

England v Sri Lanka: 2nd ODI- Review

Sri Lanka bounce back with a comprehensive victory over a limp England.

No Comments | July 1, 2011 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

England vs Sri Lanka, Headingley, Second ODI: Preview

In a sentence After an emphatic and arguably unexpected victory on Tuesday at The Oval,  England will look to take a firm grip on this series with another commanding performance. The home team: Expected to be unchanged with no injury concerns reported. The away team: Sanath Jayasuriya has done a Sinatra and retired again, so […]

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England v Sri Lanka: First ODI- Review

A surprising demolition by England as Sri Lanka capitulated under the floodlights.

No Comments | June 28, 2011 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,