Posts from ‘May, 2009’

KP out of ODI series

He was off the field on the last day of the recent test. We were told (on TMS) that he was feeling “queasy”. Perhaps not.

For England, this may well be a blessing in disguise where the rest of the summer is concerned.

Stop moaning about Cardiff!

Australia have a big weakness with spin, both batting and bowling.

The wickets at the venue for the 1st test are spinning. A lot.

Does anyone else see a cunning plan in action here?

Symonds stays at home

Instead, they are sending a man nicknamed Ronald, which doesn’t sound nearly as threatening. The press are delighted, having waited years to unleash those disturbing Happy Meal headlines.

Let’s get back to the future

Now that the West Indies series is out of the way, we can start to talk about the Ashes (we’re English, so that limited over stuff in between doesn’t count).

How to win the Ashes Step 8

How do you protect you best players from an injury that could ruin your Ashes campaign? Today we look at an easy method to minimise the risk of a torn meniscus. (Please note that this step in no way guarantees freedom from injury)

The end is nigh for Freddie

The selectors need to be prepared for the fact that Flintoff’s days as an international cricketer are numbered. Excluding the abandoned test in Antigua, he has been fit for a mere 7 tests out of 28 since the last Ashes series in Australia.

Gayle blown away by Strauss mind games

Strauss can pat himself on the back, knowing that the West Indies players are now distracted, wondering who their next captain will be, whether they will be the next captain, whether they agree or disagree with their captain and so on and so on.

Chris Gayle is bored

As if we couldn’t tell by his on-field demeanor, Chris Gayle has announced he isn’t too bothered about test cricket or captaincy. Fair enough.

How to win the Ashes Step 7

The nets. They are not just for naughty boys. All cricketers need to make best use of them. Today, set your pacemen to stun with this revolutionary training method.

How to win the Ashes Step 6

Last time we began the process of teaching the squad the art of mental toughness. Today, the lessons continue as we look to go on the offensive.