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Opinion Archive

Whatever Happened To The Unlikely Lads? #5: Graeme Hick

Back in the day he was England’s great hope. It’s fair to say that it didn’t go to plan.

3 Comments | February 21, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

The Alphabet XIs: L

We turn our attention to the letter L and compile a team with strong batting and devastating quick bowlers.

No Comments | February 10, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , , ,

Behind The Stumps

In the second of an occasional series exploring the reconstruction of the Australian Test team ahead of the next Ashes series, our attention turns to who will be behind the stumps for the Aussies come the northern summer next year.

Pakistan vs. England: A Look Back At Our Predictions

When we wrote our predictions for the Pakistan vs. England series, we should have added a warning about the risks of betting, or maybe the effects of drinking.

No Comments | February 7, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: ,

The Alphabet XIs: K

The latest in our Alphabet XIs. Plenty of quality players available: who will make the grade?

No Comments | February 5, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

The Commentators: It’s Willistime.

Much like policemen and teachers, aren’t the Sky Sports cricket pundits getting younger? Last summer Nick Knight was promoted to the Test match commentary team and this winter has seen a long line of recently retired (or soon to retire) players giving their views on the various matches from around the world. But amidst the Butchers, Corks and Keys lurks a strange grey-haired giant.

7 Comments | February 1, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: ,

Classic Series Review: India vs. Australia 2001

With India on the end of a 4-0 trouncing in Australia, one of our Indian contingent looks back to happier times.

The Alphabet XIs: J

It’s been a while since we published the previous edition of this feature, mostly because we have been trying to find an alternative to Mitchell Johnson.

No Comments | January 22, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , , ,

Pakistan vs. England: Our Predictions

Before India visited England’s green and pleasant land last summer we came up with our own predictions for the series. Not a single one of us got the score right. In fact, no one even got close. So we’ve done it again for a laugh.

Australia vs. India, Third Test: Review

After India’s shambolic batting efforts this tour thus far, it didn’t require much imagination to predict them being rolled within three days on a bouncy WACA wicket.

2 Comments | January 15, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,