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England vs India, 4th Test, The Oval: Preview

The war is won but a final battle remains, as England look to seal what would be a wholly deserved series whitewash.

1 Comment | August 17, 2011 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

Onwards and Upwards

Less than three years after being skittled at Sabina Park, England are top of the pile. How do they stay there?

3 Comments | August 16, 2011 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , ,

Eoin Morgan: Test Cricketer?

It is a mixed blessing to come into a team that has turned into a juggernaut. The environment of calibre, camaraderie and confidence is likely to be a boost to your own game. On the other hand, if you go through the period of adaptation that is common to most players, then the contrast with the efforts of world-class teammates can be vivid, especially if you replace someone that the fans have come to look on as if he were a faithful old family pet.

2 Comments | August 15, 2011 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: ,

Chris Tremlett And His Impressive Streak

Any excuse to post a picture of Chris Tremlett with no clothes on.

2 Comments | August 14, 2011 | | Scorer's Notes, Tests | Tags: , , , ,

England vs India, Third Test: Day Four Review

England ascend to the top of the Test rankings as India yet again fail with the bat.

3 Comments | August 13, 2011 | | Tests | Tags: ,

England vs India, Third Test: Day Three Review

England piled up their third-highest ever score and Alastair Cook scored a career best 294 as a one-sided series became ever more one-sided.

5 Comments | August 12, 2011 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

England vs India, Third Test: Day Two Review

A shambolic, embarrassing performance in the field by India allows England’s top order to fill their boots and their pockets with runs galore.

3 Comments | August 11, 2011 | | Tests | Tags: ,

England vs India, Third Test: Day One review

A familiar tale as England’s pace attack blew the much vaunted Indian batting line-up away for a sub-par total.

3 Comments | August 10, 2011 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

England vs. India, Third Test: Preview

India need to win to keep the series alive. England know that they have the ability and momentum to overtake the tourists and become the No.1 ranked side in the world.

1 Comment | | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

Bopara Drinking at the Last Chance Saloon

Ravi Bopara returns to the England fold this week, but will he finally rise to the occasion and establish himself in the side?

2 Comments | August 9, 2011 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,