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April 3, 2011
World Cup winners and losers
As the sun sets on the 2011 World Cup, after a fitting and deserved win for India, the analysis can begin in earnest. Who has gone backwards and who has moved forwards? Which stars damaged their reputations, and who made a name for themselves? Aside from the obvious, those recognised by the ICC in their tournament XI, here are some other names in our game of Good Cup, Bad Cup.
August 8, 2009
The Ashes: Can England come back at Headingley?
Matt Prior has said that he thinks England can still win the 4th Test as long as they dominate the first session today. This shows the flaw in England’s strategy – they should be aiming to dominate every session, not just the ones after they have given up a virtually insurmountable advantage.
August 7, 2009
The Ashes: Pathetic England all out for 102
England fell apart today quicker than my best DIY efforts. You don’t score 102 in the first innings and win the match every week, so we can probably start looking towards the Oval, unless a minor miracle occurs.
The Ashes: Flintoff out, Prior too?
So, the knee has finally hoisted the white flag and said enough is enough. Flintoff has not recovered in time for the Headingley Test, which starts this morning, and a nation will doubtless be in morning, whilst another one quietly starts to fancy it’s chances with the news that Matt Prior may be out with an injury.
May 26, 2009
England v West Indies one day international series
Knowing as we did that West Indies’ players weren’t too keen on being here, it is no surprise that England took the ODI series 2-0. And we didn’t learn much about the players that we didn’t already know.
March 13, 2009
Positives to take from England’s tour of the West Indies
A series defeat against West Indies, but there are positives to be found. The worry will be that the selectors rely on those living on past glories in an attempt to bolster short-term results, particularly for the Ashes.
March 10, 2009
Test cricket the victor as West Indies cling on to take series
After all that so drearily preceded the final day of the series between West Indies and England, we were treated to a gripping day that reminded us all what test cricket should all be about
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