A gradual but inevitable descent into cricket-based loathing and bile.

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The Kiwi Delusion

In the latest Times best-seller, a young man struggles to explain his belief, in the face of all available scientific evidence, that New Zealand will beat England in their upcoming Test series.

No Comments | February 2, 2013 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , ,

The 51allout Podcast #21: February 1st 2013

This week’s discussion centred around Shane Warne’s attempts to get all his mates cushy jobs. Plus a debate around exactly where Shaun Marsh ranks in the list of great serial killers.

No Comments | February 1, 2013 | | Podcast | Tags: , , , , , ,

India vs. England, Fifth ODI: Review

Like a beautiful, glorious phoenix, England rose from the ashes of a couple of rubbish performances to win the toss and thus add a healthy dose of respectability to their series defeat.

No Comments | January 27, 2013 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

The 51allout Podcast #20: January 26th 2013

To celebrate Australia Day the 51allout crew all got together to slag off Australia’s ODI side. And England’s ODI side. And New Zealand’s ODI side, which seems particularly harsh. Plus the final word on the Big Bash.

No Comments | January 26, 2013 | | Podcast | Tags: , , , , , ,

India vs. England, Fourth ODI: Review

England continued to tumble down the cliff of eternal doom with another mostly crap one day defeat in India.

No Comments | January 23, 2013 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,

England’s Spin Cycle

James Tredwell is proving to be a handy bowler for England. But aren’t there other options to explore?

No Comments | January 22, 2013 | | 40/50-over, 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.

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: , , ,

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: , ,

India vs. England, ODI Series: Preview

England have a huge 2013 ahead of them, and they say you should always lead with a joke…

No Comments | January 10, 2013 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , ,