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The KFC Big Bash: Knockout Stages Review

Another Big Bash has reached the end. We braved a bit of rain and then some quite warm weather to actually go to two-thirds of the knockout games. Here’s our verdict.

No Comments | January 20, 2013 | | T20 | Tags: , , , ,

The KFC Big Bash: Round Five Review

Fights were the order of the day in the Big Bash this week, after Marlon Samuels swiped the last of the popcorn chicken.

No Comments | January 10, 2013 | | T20 | Tags: , , ,

The 51allout Podcast #18: January 10th 2013

After an extended Christmas break there’s much to talk about for the 51allout collective. But what’s their view on Jesse Ryder’s airplane habits, George Bailey’s rise to power and Shane Warne’s use of a microphone?

The KFC Big Bash: Round Four Review

It’s nearly crunch time in the Big Bash. Not quite yet though, which means it’s still acceptable to miss a game or two to hang around with the missus at Christmas.

No Comments | January 1, 2013 | | T20 | Tags: , , , , ,

Classic Series Review: 2005 Ashes, Part One (Lord’s)

A whole week of reminiscing about the greatest series in the history of the game starts, like all the great stories, with England getting a right shellacking.

No Comments | October 22, 2012 | | Classic Series, Opinion | Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

The Commentators: Shane Warne

Australia’s search for the next Shane Warne seems destined to last for all eternity. We take a look at what the man himself is up to nowadays. When he isn’t taking ‘EH’ to the IPL, at least.

1 Comment | July 5, 2012 | | Opinion | 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: , , , , ,

The Alphabet XI: W

The Alphabet XI’s have reached the final straight. With the terrifying prospect of having to pick an X side looming on the horizon, it’s perhaps fitting that its immediate predecessor is one of the very best teams we’ve been able to put together.

1 Comment | May 8, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , ,