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West Indies vs. Australia, Third Test Review

The West Indies really aren’t very good at this Test cricket malarkey. Here’s our take on their latest defeat.

1 Comment | April 28, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

West Indies vs. Australia, Third Test; Preview

Are Australia really still playing Test cricket? Their summer has dragged on for so long we have vague memories of Bradman turning out for some of their earlier games. Or maybe that was just David Warner. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell them apart really.

No Comments | April 23, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , ,

West Indies vs. Australia, Second Test Review

Like one of those French films you see on late night television, the second Test promised much but ultimately provided little in the way of excitement.

No Comments | April 20, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , ,

West Indies vs. Australia, Second Test: Preview

Australia’s victory over the West Indies in the first Test was so unlikely that it’s been compared to the mythical ‘Adelaide 06’ game that definitely didn’t happen. But can they win the second Test? And if so, will they compare it to other made up things, such as Steve Smith’s textbook forward defensive, the whole cat/screwdriver thing and the 51allout readership?

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

West Indies vs. Australia First Test Review

The West Indies were absolutely dominating the First Test…..till they cracked open the celebratory rum two days early and handed Australia a three wicket win.

2 Comments | April 12, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , ,

West Indies v Australia Test Series Preview

For the tourists it’s the final stage of a long (long) summer, for the hosts the beginning of hopefully yet another new dawn for West Indian cricket. Despite a seeming gulf in class between the two combatants, it promises to be a gripping encounter. 51allout investigates the impending Frank Worrell Trophy series between West Indies and Australia.

1 Comment | April 7, 2012 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

West Indies vs. Australia, ODI & T20 Series Review Spectacular!

The West Indies vs. Australia conjures up images of the greats battling it out. So how did Johnson Charles and Xavier Doherty get on?

1 Comment | March 31, 2012 | | 40/50-over, T20 | 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: , , , ,

Classic Series Review: England vs. West Indies 1991

1991: Sweden wins the Eurovision Song Contest, Sega releases a game about a blue hedgehog who can run really fast and Ian Botham can’t quite get his leg over. Reminisce with us once more, as we look back at England taking on the West Indies.

3 Comments | February 29, 2012 | | Classic Series | Tags: , , , ,

Fire In Babylon Review

This week we watched Fire In Babylon, the story of the West Indies cricket team from the mid 70’s onwards. Here’s what we thought of it.

No Comments | July 17, 2011 | | Opinion | Tags: , , , ,