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England vs. West Indies, Second ODI: Review

It started on a sombre note and ended with everyone desperate to escape the mind-numbing tedium of a Jonathan Trott one day innings. England wrapped up the series on an emotional day at the Oval.

No Comments | June 20, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

The Alphabet XIs: The Aftermath

From Michael Atherton to Zakiullah Zaki in 26 easy steps.

1 Comment | June 19, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

RIP Tom Maynard

A few words on a tragic passing.

No Comments | June 18, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags:

England vs. West Indies, First ODI: Review

The crowd came out in numbers to see one of the great limited overs openers bashing the ball to all parts. And that’s exactly what they got.

1 Comment | June 17, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , , , , ,

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: , , , , ,

England vs. West Indies, First ODI: Preview

And so begins a one-day jamboree. Strap in.

No Comments | | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

The County Championship: They Have The Internet On Computers Now!

YouTube: quite popular. The County Championship: not quite as popular. But surely the former could help the latter?

No Comments | June 15, 2012 | | First Class, Opinion | Tags: , ,

County Championship 2012: The Halfway House (Division Two)

We turn our attention to Division Two as we go around the grounds, realise it rained all week and fill space by talking about the season so far.

3 Comments | June 14, 2012 | | First Class | Tags: , , , ,

County Championship 2012: The Halfway House (Division One)

The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain. The rain in England and Wales falls mainly on the County Championship. Here’s the first half of our discussion around said County Championship so far.

4 Comments | June 13, 2012 | | First Class | Tags: , , , , ,

FLT20: The Big Preview

Is that actually a crowd at a county game? It can mean only one thing – it’s T20 time! We got the 51allout brains trust together to basically backtrack on all the previews we did at the start of the season.

No Comments | June 12, 2012 | | Opinion, T20 | Tags: , , , , ,