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T20 Archive

The KFC Big Bash: Report Card

Didn’t bother watching the Big Bash this season? Nevermind, here is our cheat sheet on the second best T20 competition in the world (behind the BPL).

No Comments | January 21, 2013 | | Opinion, T20 | Tags: , , , , ,

The KFC Big Bash: Knockout Stages Review

Another Big Bash has reached the end. We braved a bit of rain and then some quite warm weather to actually go to two-thirds of the knockout games. Here’s our verdict.

No Comments | January 20, 2013 | | T20 | Tags: , , , ,

Globetrotters Part Three: All Hail To The Hales

Time for another look at the English cricketers who are broadening their horizons, pushing their boundaries and generally having a tremendous time this winter.

No Comments | January 14, 2013 | | 40/50-over, T20 | Tags: , , , ,

The KFC Big Bash: Round Six Review

The last set of group games saw some beatings, some collapses and some superb hitting. But sadly no-one grabbed anyone or swore loudly on TV.

No Comments | January 13, 2013 | | T20 |

The KFC Big Bash: Round Five Review

Fights were the order of the day in the Big Bash this week, after Marlon Samuels swiped the last of the popcorn chicken.

No Comments | January 10, 2013 | | T20 | Tags: , , ,

The Fall Of The Sydney Sixers: A Study Of T20 Cricket In The Modern Age

What do Franz Kafka and the Sydney Sixers have in common? Both represent genius that is unappreciated in its own time. Except by 51allout, of course.

No Comments | January 9, 2013 | | Opinion, T20 | Tags: , ,

West Indies In 2012: The Boys Are Back In Town

Guess who’s back?

No Comments | January 8, 2013 | | 40/50-over, Opinion, T20, Tests | Tags: , ,

India In 2012: And The Walls Came Tumbling Down

2012 was probably not in the top two years of India’s decade.

Sri Lanka In 2012: The End Of The Beginning Of The End

Sri Lankan cricket achieved the impossible in 2012: they managed to look a bigger looming basket case than the Kiwis did. Impressive,

No Comments | January 5, 2013 | | 40/50-over, Opinion, T20, Tests | Tags: , , ,

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.

No Comments | January 4, 2013 | | 40/50-over, Opinion, T20, Tests | Tags: , ,