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Sri Lanka vs. England, First Test: Preview

England go to Sri Lanka needing a strong performance in tough conditions to reaffirm their status on top of the pile. With South Africa almost certain to win in New Zealand, they must win this series if they are to hold on their ranking. It all kicks off bright and early Monday morning…

2 Comments | March 25, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

Whatever Happened To The Unlikely Lads? #7: Craig White

We turn to a man who looked incredibly unaccomplished at the start of his international career but against all odds, became a crucial member of a resurgent team. Before going quite shit again.

3 Comments | March 23, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , , , ,

New Zealand vs. South Africa, Third Test: Preview

Sorry, did you say Australia actually lost to this rabble? Seriously? Blimey, if they had any self-respect they’d let Papau New Guinea have a go in their place after that.

3 Comments | March 22, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

The Alphabet XIs: S

  Sufferin’ succotash! Such was the strength in depth available, we could probably have picked a very competent 2nd XI with the players we didn’t choose (including a few of our favourites Smiths and three bowlers with more than 200 wickets each). You might think we’ve cheated somewhat by dropping an opener down to No. […]

4 Comments | March 21, 2012 | | Opinion |

Sheffield Shield Final 2012 Review

This years Sheffield Shield Final proved to be one of the great games. Unfortunately only the players’ families and friends bothered turning up to watch. And one noisy crow. 51allout investigates the state of play on the Australian domestic scene.

No Comments | March 20, 2012 | | First Class | Tags: , ,

Passengers And The Ramprakash Factor

We haven’t done a Scorers’ Notes piece in a while but with a Test series against Sri Lanka coming up we felt we needed a new way to criticise Ravi Bopara.

No Comments | March 18, 2012 | | Scorer's Notes | Tags: , , ,

The Alphabet XIs: R

Two of the very best batsmen are the stars of this team, and they’re supported by a good bunch of popular players (and a former Sri Lankan captain).

No Comments | March 17, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

West Indies vs. Australia, ODI Series: Preview

It’s been barely a week since Australia finished their home ODI commitments and yet tomorrow they take on the West Indies in the first of a five match ODI series. Here’s our thoughts on said series.

4 Comments | March 15, 2012 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , , ,

New Zealand vs. South Africa, Second Test: Preview

After a rain-affected draw at Dunedin, the two sides have travelled to Hamilton where the pitch is greener than the flag of the Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.

1 Comment | March 14, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

Samit Patel: Test Cricketer?

With the world on the edge of their collective seats in anticipation of the upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka, we cast our eye over the selection debate which has gripped the nation… Or something like that anyway.

5 Comments | March 13, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , , ,