A gradual but inevitable descent into cricket-based loathing and bile.
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The Alphabet XIs: S
Sufferin’ succotash! Such was the strength in depth available, we could probably have picked a very competent 2nd XI with the players we didn’t choose (including a few of our favourites Smiths and three bowlers with more than 200 wickets each). You might think we’ve cheated somewhat by dropping an opener down to No. […]
The Alphabet XIs: R
Two of the very best batsmen are the stars of this team, and they’re supported by a good bunch of popular players (and a former Sri Lankan captain).
Samit Patel: Test Cricketer?
With the world on the edge of their collective seats in anticipation of the upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka, we cast our eye over the selection debate which has gripped the nation… Or something like that anyway.
Whatever Happened To The Unlikely Lads? #6: Mark Ealham
We have an awful lot of posters in the 51allout flat. Most of them are used to prevent our landlord seeing the holes we made in the wall. The ones of Mark Ealham, however, are there because we bloody loved him back in the day. But was he actually any good? (Spoiler: no)
The Alphabet XIs: P
This is more like it: after the depressingly awful Ns and Os, the Ps show plenty of ability and excitement. The depth in batting is incredible, the bowling attack balanced (if a second spinner was required, Monty Panesar could fill in) and Liam Plunkett is left on the sidelines. Hurrah! The high proportion of South Africa-born players is puzzling though.
The Alphabet XIs: O
Oh. Hot on the heels of a rather poor N team comes an equally shabby side. Perhaps the combination of two greats from Down Under would win them a few matches. Otherwise, there really are few positives that can be attributed to these misfits.
Can’t bat, can’t bowl, can’t field: Australia’s all-round problems
In the third of an occasional series looking ahead at the Australian Test team for next year’s Ashes series, it’s time to consider that most difficult spot to fill: that of the all-rounder.
The Alphabet XIs: N
Like London buses, none for ages and then…blah blah blah. London buses are in fact nothing like that. They would, however, probably be able to put up more of a fight against the rest of the Alphabet XI’s than this lot.
The Alphabet XIs: M
We’ll be honest here: we’re salivating at the thought of this bowling attack, which would surely bowl out any side within a matter of hours. The batting combines solidity with style and accordingly we can find no space for either of the 51allout poster boys Martin McCague and Shaun Marsh.
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