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India vs England, Third Test: Preview

No-one really enjoys being consistently good at cricket any more, that’s soooo 90s. Far better to swing between extremes. And we don’t mean those berks who did “More Than Words” in 1992.

No Comments | December 4, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

Australia vs. South Africa, Third Test: Review

Ricky Ponting’s final Test match wasn’t just about the man himself. It was also about South Africa giving Australia a right kicking.

Revolution #9: TV Coverage Down Under

Another Australian summer of cricket means another opportunity to pose that annual question; is Richie Benaud still alive? This year’s answer: mostly.

3 Comments | November 30, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,

Australia vs. South Africa, Third Test: Preview

After two games in which everyone seems to have been crippled, Australia and South Africa meet for one final time. With the number one ranking at stake, Australia will do the sensible thing and get rid of all their bowlers from the previous games. South Africa will have to settle for dumping Imran Tahir’s body in the Swan River.

No Comments | November 29, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , , ,

Australia vs. South Africa, Second Test: Review

This Test cricket gig can be fairly interesting at times. We reckon the format has just enough about it to ensure it might stick around for a bit longer yet.

2 Comments | November 27, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

India vs. England, Second Test: Day Four Review

After 30 years of lulling everyone into a false sense of security, England finally showed their true colours by going ballistic on a rank turner and destroyed their hosts in Mumbai.

5 Comments | November 26, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , , ,

India vs. England, Second Test: Day Three Review

A remarkable day for England brought back memories of the last time we were genuinely happy – back in 1988 when we briefly had a job designing toys.

2 Comments | November 25, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , , ,

India vs. England, Second Test: Day Two Review

Mr You Know Who and Mr Him Again help England to a position of reasonable comfort.

No Comments | November 24, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

India vs. England, Second Test: Day One Review

Alastair Cook proved himself a useless tosser before England battled back into the series in Mumbai.

No Comments | November 23, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

India vs. England, Second Test: Preview

The 51allout preview takes an unusual form this week, as we turn both barrels on England’s selection policy. Then we re-load those barrels and unleash them again.

4 Comments | November 22, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , , , , ,