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New Zealand vs England, Second Test: Day Two Review

It should be illegal to dislike Matt Prior. His 2007/8 detractors must be so full of humble pie that they’ve exploded by now. We’re looking at you, Michael Henderson.

1 Comment | March 15, 2013 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

Why Steve Smith’s Selection Doesn’t Stink

Two things never fail to get under our skin: rubbish journalism and people bagging Steve Smith. Today we got the chance to respond to both.

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

New Zealand vs. England, Second Test: Day One Review

In keeping with a spectacular week, Brendon McCullum didn’t bother to do any sort of homework on the Wellington wicket and promptly spent the entire day being ruthlessly bored to tears as punishment for his sins.

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India vs. Australia, Third Test: Preview

All is not well in Australian cricket. Will the lads be able to sort it out amongst themselves or will the third Test end with them making ritual sacrifices to Mickey Arthur?

1 Comment | March 13, 2013 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

New Zealand vs. England, Second Test: Preview

The second Test is almost upon us – what does it hold in store?

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New Zealand vs. England, First Test: Day Five Review

A dreadfully dull final day was livened up only by watching everyone think up ‘hilarious’ new nicknames for Steven Finn.

3 Comments | March 10, 2013 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

New Zealand vs. England, First Test: Day Four Review

It was a long night – but a memorable one, particularly for the handsome family Compton.

No Comments | March 9, 2013 | | Tests | Tags: , , , , , ,

New Zealand vs. England, First Test: Day Three Review

The third day of the first Test happened to coincide with record numbers of Australians seeking permanent New Zealand residency.

No Comments | March 8, 2013 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

New Zealand vs. England, First Test: Day Two Review

In years to come they may well talk of the Miracle of Dunedin – where the meek inherited the Earth.

1 Comment | March 7, 2013 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

India vs. Australia, Second Test: Review

Xavier Doherty got his bowling average down to less than 73! Glenn Maxwell nearly took the first five wicket haul of his career! It’s been a great few days for Australia, apart from a few small details that we probably won’t get round to talking about.

2 Comments | March 6, 2013 | | Tests | Tags: , , , , , ,