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India go ballistic
spunout.wordpress.com — It may be an innocuous pitch, the bowling may not have been great, but 417 runs for... two wickets in one day is still pretty special. Virender Sehwag ’s 131 from 122 balls was spectacular enough, but Gambhir (167 – his seventh century in nine Tests ) and Dravid (85 not out) got in on ... (more) India go ballistic
New Zealand vs Pakistan: Test Series Preview
spunout.wordpress.com — The obvious point to make ahead of a New Zealand – Pakistan Test series is that the... two sides have, on the face of it, diametrically opposed approaches. New Zealand are sometimes dull, usually reasonably efficient and often mediocre, whereas Pakistan are exciting, unpredictable, ... (more) New Zealand vs Pakistan: Test Series Preview
England in ‘good at ODIs’ shocker
spunout.wordpress.com — Could England be getting good at One Day cricket? The batting line-up actually seems to be reasonably... balanced , with openers who are neither ridiculously cautious , overly aggressive , or Ian Bell . Meanwhile, Eoin Morgan has found a useful niche, and Matt Prior and Luke Wright at six and ... (more) England in ‘good at ODIs’ shocker
Gilchrist and Sachin at Middlesex?
spunout.wordpress.com — Next season’s Twenty20 cup looks set to be an altogether more glamourous affair, with Middlesex having already... signed Adam Gilchrist and hopeful of adding Sachin Tendulkar as well. Add to this the arrival of Ajantha Mendis at Hampshire , and county cricket in general is looking like it ... (more) Gilchrist and Sachin at Middlesex?
Shakib joins Worcestershire
spunout.wordpress.com — Good news for any West Midlands-based fans of under-exposed world class Bangladeshi all-rounders (of which, no doubt,... there are many) – Worcestershire have signed Shakib Al Hasan for 2010 . “I am thrilled and inspired to be joining the team once graced by Ian Botham, Imran Khan and ... (more) Shakib joins Worcestershire
India vs Sri Lanka: Test Series Preview
spunout.wordpress.com — The build-up to India’s Test series with Sri Lanka has been somewhat overshadowed by the continuing coverage... of Sachin Tendulkar’s 20th year in international cricket , but with top spot in the ICC Test Rankings up for grabs, the contest has much to offer. Sri Lanka’s record ... (more) India vs Sri Lanka: Test Series Preview
The slow rise of Doug Bollinger
spunout.wordpress.com — Australia’s well-documented injury problems in India have allowed one or two players the chance to break into... the side. The man with possibly the most masculine name ever, Burt Cockley , may not have made it into the side, but Doug Bollinger did, and took 3-38 on Monday and 5-35 today to ... (more) The slow rise of Doug Bollinger
Ireland’s application for Test status
spunout.wordpress.com — There’s been lots of discussion recently around Ireland’s application for full membership of the ICC (and for... the Test status that goes with it). Gaining membership of cricket’s top table has always been a difficult barrier for associate nations to overcome, with the list of ... (more) Ireland’s application for Test status
Weekend Youtube: Shakib al Hasan
Weekend Youtube: Shakib al Hasan
spunout.wordpress.com — Shakib al Hasan has been putting in notable performances for some time, and he continues to impress... despite having a relatively low profile internationally. If you’re not familiar with him, then watch the below and learn something. Posted in youtube Tagged: bangladesh, Shakib Al ... (more) Weekend Youtube: Shakib al Hasan
The Return of Pietersen
The Return of Pietersen
spunout.wordpress.com — Kevin Pietersen is feeling ‘ refreshed ‘ after his forced break from cricket (time which he exploited... to promote pomade , although sadly not Dapper Dan ). England will certainly be glad of his return, having had an uneven and inconsistent end to the summer, and apparently ... (more) The Return of Pietersen
Who should captain the West Indies?
spunout.wordpress.com — It looks like Chris Gayle’s future as West Indies captain is far from certain , with Darren... Ganga widely touted as a possible replacement after his success with Trinidad & Tobago. But who deserves the job? View This Poll survey software Posted in west indies Tagged: ... (more) Who should captain the West Indies?
David Shepherd RIP
spunout.wordpress.com — David Shepherd, a true cult figure amongst umpires , has died at the age of 68 following... a long battle with cancer . For a generation of English cricket fans, Shepherd’s many superstitions (including hopping when the score reached 111, and his status as “full-bodied in good ... (more) David Shepherd RIP