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Tests Archive

Root’s Manoeuvre

This is how to write an article having thought of the title first. We don’t even know who Roots Manuva is, but the kids will. We think.

No Comments | November 9, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

Australia vs. South Africa, First Test: Preview

Test Cricket is back in town! And that town is Brisbane, where they wear hats on their feet and hamburgers eat people.

No Comments | November 8, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

Australia vs. South Africa: The 51allout Predictions

With South Africa’s tour of Australia looming large on the horizon, the 51allout gang got together to predict the complete opposite of what will happen.

1 Comment | November 7, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

Daytime Television And The Samit Patel Story

Sitting around all day watching TV and eating cakes/biscuits may cause you to end up as a fatty. Apropos of nothing, let’s talk about Samit Patel.

No Comments | November 2, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , , , , , , ,

The Tailender-Taking Talisman Tahir

We use some stats to assess the Test record of Imran Tahir.

No Comments | October 31, 2012 | | Scorer's Notes, Tests | Tags: ,

World T20: Day Eleven

Yesterday was good – but will today be better?

No Comments | September 28, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

England Ladder: Test Matches

That the most important player hasn’t changed since the last England Ladder won’t be a surprise, but who’s up and who’s down and who’s still holding on to the bottom rung?

2 Comments | September 10, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , ,

The 51allout Podcast #3: September 7th 2012

And so the world turns on its axis once again. A week ago we convened to tear into New Zealand and have a hearty giggle at Australia’s expense. This time we… Er, oh.

1 Comment | September 7, 2012 | | 40/50-over, Podcast, Tests | Tags: , , ,

Some Questions: What Lies Ahead?

So long, Andrew John Strauss.

2 Comments | August 30, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , ,

England vs. South Africa, Third Test: Day Five Review

England are largely crap until a thrilling afternoon in the sun.

1 Comment | August 20, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , ,