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

Opinion Archive

Matt Out Of Hell

We would do anything for love, but sadly we won’t demand a quick recall for Matt Prior.

1 Comment | August 5, 2014 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , , ,

The 51allout Bargain Basement Book Bonanza: It Sort Of Clicks by Peter Roebuck & Ian Botham

Two men, one of whom liked to cane young boys and one who punched a policemen, got together to write a book. What could possibly go wrong?

No Comments | July 30, 2014 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

A Lament For The Australian Cricket Supporter

Think it’s tough being an England supporter? Those at the top have it even harder.

No Comments | July 27, 2014 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: ,

What Would Boof Do? Eight Easy Steps Towards Fixing English Cricket

Surely fixing English cricket is a job too big for one man? Then maybe what you need is a really big man. What you need is Boof.

2 Comments | July 24, 2014 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,

The 51allout Mailbox Speaks: Article On Spinners/Gareth Batty

We returned to the 51allout mailbox to find another article waiting for us. This time, it’s a run through England’s spin options.

2 Comments | July 15, 2014 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

A Hard Day’s Night

51allout save Test cricket. Again.

2 Comments | July 2, 2014 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , ,

A Cook And Bell Story

51allout joins the queue of people saying nasty things about Alastair Cook.

New England: The Post-Probationary Period Report

We want to talk tonight (about New England).

No Comments | June 25, 2014 | | Opinion | Tags: , , ,

The 51allout Mailbox Speaks: The Myth Of Kevin Pietersen

Who knows what wonders the 51allout mailbox contains? Apparently, it’s praise for Nick Knight and criticism of Kevin Pietersen from people who really, really want to be punched in the gut.

4 Comments | June 23, 2014 | | Opinion | Tags: ,

Around The Grounds #6: Lord’s

A day spent with the landed gentry. And John Emburey.

No Comments | June 18, 2014 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , ,