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Rage, Rage Against The Dying Of The Light: The Simon Katich Story

Earlier this week one of the finest Australian cricketers of the past decade quietly closed the door on his international career. We look back over the career of a player who was considered a strong candidate for the Test captaincy until he started picking fights he could never hope to win.

2 Comments | June 16, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , , , ,

Whatever Happened to the Unlikely Lads (International Edition)? #11: Brad Hodge

Whilst England has served up a bevy of cricketers over the years who have failed miserably at International level, Australia excels at producing players who fail for very different reasons altogether.

1 Comment | June 11, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , , ,

England vs. West Indies, Third Test: Day Four Review

Either Tino Best really did almost score a century or we have some seriously weird dreams after a night on the gin.

No Comments | June 10, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , ,

England vs. West Indies, Third Test: Day Three Review

Having won the toss, England should be disappointed not to have bowled the West Indies out, but it was Marlon Samuels again who finished the day taking the plaudits.

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

England vs. West Indies, Third Test: Preview

England and the West Indies head to Birmingham. Hopefully, they’ve packed a raincoat.

No Comments | June 7, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , ,

Devaluing Caps? Give It A Rest

We’re going to do it. We’re going to take the plunge. Mike Atherton is wrong. There, we said it. We feel bad already.

5 Comments | June 6, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , ,

Australia’s Batsmen: The Last Of The Summer Wine

The current Australian batting line-up may not appear to be world beaters, but they are compared to the numpties waiting in the wings. How have things gone so very wrong with the next generation of Australian batsmen?

1 Comment | June 2, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,

Whither the One-Cap Wonder?

Now that Jonny Bairstow has played his second Test match, we take a look at some of the English misfits that weren’t quite as fortunate as him – but were still more fortunate than us.

1 Comment | May 29, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,

England vs. West Indies, Second Test: Day Four Review

Marlon Samuels again hung around long enough to be a nuisance, but did it prevent England from completing their expected victory?

2 Comments | May 28, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , ,

England vs. West Indies, Second Test: Day Three Review

Another day of two halves as West Indies perform admirably with the ball and abysmally with the bat.

No Comments | May 27, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , ,