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Classic Series Archive

Classic Series Review: West Indies vs. England 1994

As the West Indies and England prepare to go head to head we look back to when the series was actually vaguely interesting.

No Comments | April 13, 2015 | | Classic Series | Tags: , , ,

Classic Series Review: Akai Singer Champions Trophy 1997

Remember when England led the world in ODI cricket? Then you must be pretty old granddad!

1 Comment | March 16, 2015 | | Classic Series | Tags: , , , ,

Classic Series Review: 2005 ICC Super Series

One of the great series. That no-one ever talks about.

No Comments | March 10, 2014 | | Classic Series | Tags: , ,

Classic Series Review: Memories Of The 2006/7 Ashes Vol. 2

Another epic series, only this time with more Saj Mahmood.

No Comments | July 8, 2013 | | Classic Series | Tags: , , ,

Classic Series Review: Memories Of The 2006/7 Ashes Vol. 1

In another look back at the past, Editor Steve forced each of our writers to talk about their memories of the 2006/7 Ashes. First up: Nichael.

No Comments | July 7, 2013 | | Classic Series, Opinion | Tags: , ,

Classic Series Review: 2009 Ashes

Remember the 2009 Ashes? We remembered some bits of it, but then luckily we were allowed to look at the scorecards before writing 2,000 words about it.

Classic Series Review: India vs. England 2006

A series short of massive scores or incredible bowling figures, but high on drama and excitement.

No Comments | November 11, 2012 | | Classic Series | Tags: , , , , ,

Classic Series Review: 2005 Ashes, Part Five (The Oval)

England were 2-1 up with one to play. Bet you can’t guess what happened next?

1 Comment | October 26, 2012 | | Classic Series | Tags: , , , , ,

Classic Series Review: 2005 Ashes, Part Four (Trent Bridge)

The Chinese, Vietnamese, the Korean and the Japanese are superstitious about the number four because it is a homonym for “death” in their languages. The fourth game of the 2005 series wasn’t far off backing that up.

No Comments | October 25, 2012 | | Classic Series | Tags: , , , , ,

Classic Series Review: 2005 Ashes, Part Three (Old Trafford)

With the series level at 1-1, both sides headed to Manchester with ASHES FEVER in full swing. Either that or being so far North was bringing everyone out in a rash.

2 Comments | October 24, 2012 | | Classic Series | Tags: , , , , , ,