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England vs. New Zealand, First Test: Preview

Test cricket is back! Rejoice! Oh shit, it’s not them again is it?

2 Comments | May 15, 2013 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

Nicked Off: Wherefore Art Thou Ricky?

In a new series where we focus on some of the pressing issues in the lead up to the Ashes, we debate the contentious assertion that the series will be poorer as a spectacle for Ricky Ponting’s absence.

No Comments | May 14, 2013 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,

Sacrilege!

England returns to Test cricket on Thursday. So how come we’re a little underwhelmed?

No Comments | May 13, 2013 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , ,

Left-Arm Over The Wicket? How Queer

Southpaws of the world, unite and bowl left-arm over.

No Comments | May 10, 2013 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

Let’s Talk About Ed Cowan

Since Cricket Australia cruelly robbed us of the opportunity to ponder endlessly over who would make the cut for the Ashes, we are instead reduced to bitching about who made it instead.

No Comments | May 8, 2013 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,

England Ladder: Test Matches

The England ladder: 30 names and not one of them rhymes with Moin Organ.

4 Comments | May 3, 2013 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , , ,

A Bloke Called Shirley

All going well, the predictions in this article will show us to be geniuses. Otherwise we’ll just delete it and nobody will suspect a thing.

No Comments | April 28, 2013 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,

Australia’s Ashes Squad: The 51allout Reaction

Considering Devereux’s shock absence, there was a surprising lack of outrage at Australia’s Ashes squad. Probably because after what Gayle did to Pune we are just broken, emotionless husks, unable to feel shocked by anything.

No Comments | April 25, 2013 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , ,

Ashes 2013: Australian Test Ladder

Today’s article is about a ladder with one rung. Well, two if you count Devereux.

No Comments | April 21, 2013 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,

India vs. Australia: Series Roundup

We laughed! We cried! We hurled! We blame a combination of gin and Australia getting a pasting for all three. Now here’s our final word on the subject.

No Comments | March 29, 2013 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , , , , ,