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The KFC Big Bash: Report Card

Didn’t bother watching the Big Bash this season? Nevermind, here is our cheat sheet on the second best T20 competition in the world (behind the BPL).

No Comments | January 21, 2013 | | Opinion, T20 | Tags: , , , , ,

The KFC Big Bash: Knockout Stages Review

Another Big Bash has reached the end. We braved a bit of rain and then some quite warm weather to actually go to two-thirds of the knockout games. Here’s our verdict.

No Comments | January 20, 2013 | | T20 | Tags: , , , ,

India vs. England, Third ODI: Review

England stumble in the face of a fine Indian performance.

No Comments | January 19, 2013 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

The Commentators: Mark Taylor

Captaining your country has nothing on the pressures involved being in the Channel Nine commentary box. Particularly when your co-workers keep trying to put you in a dress.

1 Comment | January 18, 2013 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

The 51allout Podcast #19: January 17th 2013

Despite a disappointingly low standard of cricket around the world this week, the 51allout crew still managed to wax lyrical about James Tredwell, Brad Haddin and Jeremy Beadle’s withered hand.

Coming In A Mess, Going Out In Style: The Oasis Story (Featuring Mike Hussey)

We’re not arrogant, we just believe we’re the best website in the world.

No Comments | January 16, 2013 | | Scorer's Notes | Tags: , , , , ,

India vs. England, Second ODI: Review

The normal order was restored as England got back to being soundly thrashed in Indian conditions.

No Comments | January 15, 2013 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

Globetrotters Part Three: All Hail To The Hales

Time for another look at the English cricketers who are broadening their horizons, pushing their boundaries and generally having a tremendous time this winter.

No Comments | January 14, 2013 | | 40/50-over, T20 | Tags: , , , ,

The KFC Big Bash: Round Six Review

The last set of group games saw some beatings, some collapses and some superb hitting. But sadly no-one grabbed anyone or swore loudly on TV.

No Comments | January 13, 2013 | | T20 |

Whatever Happened To The Unlikely Lads? #24: John Crawley

Sometimes a player doesn’t make it because he’s a bit fat. Sometimes it’s because he’s only capable of playing on one side of the wicket. And sometimes it’s because he’s got a head like an egg. John Crawley failed for all these reasons.

2 Comments | January 12, 2013 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,