< 1 minute readAustralia lost in the World Cup yesterday. Turns out we were there last time that happened, at Headingley in 1999. That match featured one of the all-time great run-outs with Inzy taking a quick single in the time it took Moin Khan to run two. Nothing unusual in that, but
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Otherwise known as Alex Bowden, a lapsed cricket journalist who has written for ESPNCricinfo, wisden.com, Cricket 365, The Cricketer and plenty of other places.
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A five-step plan for an England World Cup win
< 1 minute readSince the telling contributions of Luke Wright and James Tredwell against the West Indies, it’s now apparent that we know what we’re talking about. Specifically, our bowl shallow-bat deep computer game-inspired template is clearly the way forward. With that in mind, we thought we’d outline a five-point plan as to
Continue readingEngland in the 2011 World Cup group stages
< 1 minute readFour wickets for two runs to record a win over the West Indies by 18 runs. That was the latest instalment of England’s ongoing experiment to see how much tension human beings can endure. It’s just plain ridiculous now. It doesn’t matter who they pick, how they play, who they’re
Continue readingWorld Cup heroes finally selected
< 1 minute readThe England camp has been struck by a few cases of the wild shits this week. This might not seem that interesting in itself, but it has allowed us to answer one important question. Is Luke Wright a batsman, a bowler or simply a blank canvas who doesn’t get injured?
Continue readingEngland World Cup heroes update
< 1 minute readWe named our England heroes for the World Cup before it had started. We remember now that cricketing heroism is more about what you do on the pitch than the shape of your head. That said, the man named on the basis of head shape, Tim Bresnan, has been something
Continue readingOn drive | batting lessons
< 1 minute readWhen playing the on-drive, always remember the following mantra. The batsman whose shoulder rolls counter-topwise places undue emphasis on hip position and will often play bethwart the intended line. Yes, of course we all know the dangers inherent in a counter-topwise rolling shoulder, but are we always aware of it?
Continue readingIndia hate batting powerplays too
< 1 minute readWe’re really warming to the batting powerplay. Brought in to try and give the idiots more fours and sixes, you’ve got to love the way cricket has micturated all over those well laid plans. If England bat out five maidens in their batting powerplay losing one wicket in the process,
Continue readingMatt Prior opens against Bangladesh
< 1 minute readOf all the available opening options, Matt Prior was pretty much our last choice, but we’re sick of having opinions and so have reacted without emotion. That might reflect a lack of caffeine at this early hour as much as anything. Just thought we’d check whether anything had happened while
Continue readingAshes 2011 by Gideon Haigh | book review
2 minute readIf you spend much time reading about cricket, you will know Gideon Haigh. He is the cricket writer whose arse is most frequently kissed by other cricket writers. But why is this? Why is Gideon Haigh so highly regarded? Having just read Ashes 2011, the answer is fairly clear. He
Continue readingKamran Akmal helps Ross Taylor to a hundred
< 1 minute readPakistan’s last five overs went for 100, largely thanks to Ross Taylor. Earlier in his innings, Taylor had been given a couple of lives by – who else – Kamran Akmal. Kamran Akmal amazes us. We hope he never goes away. You’d think the ability to catch might be an
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