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Whatever Happened To The Unlikely Lads? #5: Graeme Hick

Back in the day he was England’s great hope. It’s fair to say that it didn’t go to plan.

3 Comments | February 21, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

Pakistan vs. England: Fourth One Day International Preview

In previewing the fourth ODI, we’ve decided that rather than more or less regurgitate previous match previews, we will instead pose ten questions of varying pertinence.

1 Comment | February 20, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

Pakistan vs. England, Third ODI Review

England strolled to victory in the third ODI against Pakistan. But what did we think of it?

Commonwealth Bank ODI Series: Round Two Review

The second round of fixtures in the Commonwealth Bank series brought tight finishes, rain and some awful running between the wickets from Australia. Here’s what we made of all three games.

Pakistan vs. England: Third One Day International Preview

Two games in and two wins for England. Did anyone see that coming? Not us. Here we fail dismally to predict what will happen in the third game.

Pakistan vs. England, Second ODI: Review

A captain’s knock from Alastair Cook and a fine spell from Steve Finn are enough to lead England to a not-as-huge victory in the second ODI. Here’s our verdict.

5 Comments | February 16, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

Pakistan vs. England, First ODI: Review

A captain’s knock from Alastair Cook and a fine spell from Steve Finn are enough to lead England to a huge victory in the first ODI. Here’s our verdict.

Pakistan vs. England: First One Day International Preview

If England had beaten Pakistan comfortably in their Test match series, there would have still been some nerves ahead of the One Day Internationals, such is the away side’s perceived inconsistency in this format, particularly in Asian conditions. However, following the three-nil loss, expectations are so low that in some respects, anything but an absolute trouncing will be considered positive.

No Comments | February 12, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

Commonwealth Bank ODI Series: Round One Review

As well as raising interest rates in an attempt to milk every last cent from the average home-owing Aussie, the Commonwealth Bank also sponsor a mind-numbingly long series of ODI’s. Here’s our thoughts on the first round of fixtures.

The Alphabet XIs: L

We turn our attention to the letter L and compile a team with strong batting and devastating quick bowlers.

No Comments | February 10, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , , ,