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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: , ,

The Alphabet XIs: Z

Just when I thought our chance had passed, you go and save the best for last. Vanessa Williams’s views on the Alphabet XIs were years ahead of their time. And very, very wrong because this team is bloody awful.

No Comments | | | Opinion | Tags: , , ,

Whatever Happened To The Unlikely Lads? #10: Jamie Dalrymple

Rain leads to boredom. Bordom leads to old scorecards. Old scorecards lead to anger. Welcome to the dark side, featuring Jamie Dalrymple.

2 Comments | June 8, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , , ,

The Commentators: Tony Cozier

It seems an appropriate time to give a little biography of a man currently gracing our wireless sets: Tony Cozier.

2 Comments | June 7, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

England vs. West Indies, Third Test: Preview

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

No Comments | | | 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: , , ,

Pietersen Pieters Out

Kevin Pietersen can be described as many things. Impulsive. Exciting. The man who pinched our future wife. And now a former limited overs international player.

5 Comments | June 5, 2012 | | Opinion, Scorer's Notes | Tags: , , , ,

County Championship 2012: The Week That Was Overshadowed

Bloody foreigners, eh? Coming over here, retiring from one day cricket to distract everyone from the proper cricket going on. Can’t trust ’em.