Yesterday England suffered their first series whitewash since the now infamous 5-0 Ashes drubbing of 2006-2007. A lot has changed since then, but the result was all too familiar. A period of success has been followed by something completely unexpected. … Continue reading
One team bowled out for less than 100, another limping desperately along at 104 for six. This test series with Pakistan has hardly been a run-fest, but it is making for some brilliant cricket. England’s bowlers have been brilliant throughout … Continue reading
Despite not blogging over the weekend, there is plenty to talk about; England’s series defeat to Pakistan and Australia’s whitewashing of India. Both England and Australia have suffered quite a change in fortunes since the turn of the year. On … Continue reading
England are probably just slightly ahead of the game having taken seven Pakistan wickets on day one of the second test in Abu Dhabi as the hosts closed on 256. In all honesty it was a great day of hard … Continue reading
After yesterday’s catastrophies, today saw a marked improvement in England’s efforts, with the bowlers being rewarded for their sheer persistence on a pitch that offered little help. Having been bowled out for just 192 yesterday, England’s bowlers stuck to their … Continue reading
It’s one thing reaching the summit of the test cricket rankings; it’s another thing trying to stay there. This year will be a tough year for England with the likes of South Africa on the fixture list for the summer. … Continue reading
England’s mauling in India will be seen by many as a huge disappointment; a real come down for a side who had marched on so brilliantly throughout the summer.England, who bravely pitted their young guns against an Indian side bereft … Continue reading
English sport has had a torrid few weeks; cricket has been some-what the saviour. The Rugby World Cup went from bad to worse when the teams off-field antics were mirrored by those on it as they crashed out in the … Continue reading