A gradual but inevitable descent into cricket-based loathing and bile.
40/50-over Archive
New Zealand In 2012: Thank God For Tim Southee
In truth this is less of a review than a tearful plea for the future of New Zealand Cricket. We also say nice things about Sheep Dog Trials.
Bangladesh In 2012: Now Without Condescending Title
Twelve years after their inaugural Test match, Bangladesh are still, to put it bluntly, crap. But slightly less crap than they once were.
Australia In 2012: The Year Of The Pup
I wanna fly and run till it hurts, sleep for a while and speak no words, in Australia. The Manic Street Preachers have their view on Australian cricket, but what’s ours?
South Africa In 2012: King Of The Hill
A successful year all round for South Africa. As long as you ignore everything that’s ever happened in T20 cricket.
Pakistan In 2012: Small Steps In The Right Direction
It is better to take many small steps in the right direction than to make a great leap forward only to stumble backward. Or that’s what it says in our Idiot’s Guide to Chinese Philosophy.
England In 2012: Everything In Extremes
2012 showed that England know their classics back to front. For it was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, and it was the age of foolishness.
The ECB: An Apology
Even the ECB makes the right decision twice a decade.
The 51allout Podcast #3: September 7th 2012
And so the world turns on its axis once again. A week ago we convened to tear into New Zealand and have a hearty giggle at Australia’s expense. This time we… Er, oh.
England vs. South Africa, Fifth ODI: Review
We didn’t enjoy the fifth ODI all that much.
England vs. South Africa, Fourth ODI: Review
England triumphed in one of the great rubbish ODI’s to ensure they could not lose the series and would remain in the exceptionally uncoveted number one spot for the remainder of the year.
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