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India vs. England, First Test: Day One Review

Despite their best efforts to lose the game inside the first hour, England just about clung on to India’s coat tails thanks to a heroic performance from Graeme Swann.

No Comments | November 15, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , , ,

The 51allout Podcast #12: November 14th 2012

This week the 51allout team had to overcome Rolf Harris’s natural resistance to having his work pinched plus Skype’s natural resistance to working properly. Here are the results of their endeavour..

1 Comment | November 14, 2012 | | Podcast | Tags: , , , , ,

India vs. England, First Test: Preview

It’s England, against spin, away from home. If you can’t wait for Jethro’s new DVD to be sitting under the Christmas tree, this will have you rolling in the aisles.

No Comments | | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

Classic Series Review: India vs. England 2006

A series short of massive scores or incredible bowling figures, but high on drama and excitement.

No Comments | November 11, 2012 | | Classic Series | Tags: , , , , ,

Root’s Manoeuvre

This is how to write an article having thought of the title first. We don’t even know who Roots Manuva is, but the kids will. We think.

No Comments | November 9, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

Virat Kohli: The Indian Cricketing Adonis

We are massive fans of Virat Kohli. Some of us even think he might be a better cricketer than Steve Smith. The operative words being ‘some’ and ‘might’.

No Comments | November 4, 2012 | | Opinion | Tags: ,

Daytime Television And The Samit Patel Story

Sitting around all day watching TV and eating cakes/biscuits may cause you to end up as a fatty. Apropos of nothing, let’s talk about Samit Patel.

No Comments | November 2, 2012 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Nick Compton And The Bradman Gap

Nick Compton’s summer: good. Joe Root’s summer: less good. Here we drag these basic facts out into 1,200 words, two charts and several references to the cancellation of Knightmare.

1 Comment | October 15, 2012 | | Scorer's Notes | Tags: , , , , , ,

Whatever Happened To The Unlikely Lads? #18: Ian Blackwell

Ian Blackwell: the Samit Patel of the mid noughties.

World T20: Day Fifteen

It’s been an emotional ride, folks. Today sees the conclusion of the Super Eights and the final double-header of the tournament. Don’t worry, we’re trying to work out how Australia can go out too.

No Comments | October 2, 2012 | | T20 | Tags: , , , ,