December11

A real Test for England

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The atrocities that took place in the City of Mumbai will never be forgotten, but England have now finally received the green light to progress with the Indian tour, and cricket will be doing its utmost to bring a welcome distraction to the nation.

December08

Ask the Spider #42

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This week we look at the best batting series’ without a hundred; the hundreds and fifties in lowest totals; the tailender who wasn’t required to bat; and plenty else.

December08

Elementary for Symonds my dear Watson

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Does Andrew Symonds really deserve his spot in the Australian Test Side ahead of Shane Watson at this point of time? I think Watson can consider himself extremely unlucky at the moment, and I’ll tell you why.

November29

Sport Matters

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Three English seasons have now passed since live Test cricket was removed completely from free-to-air television. Matters are serious already and will only get worse. It is down to the British government to stop this happening.

November24

Ask The Spider #40

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This week we look at the those who never hit a Test six, the lone centurions who doubled-up, the longest wait between scoring a century, Warwick Armstrong’s follower, and more

November18

The Captain’s Conundrum

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In January Ricky Ponting’s team was heavily criticised for their “win at all costs” mentality in the Sydney Test. Recently, the captain was vilified for putting compliance with a playing condition ahead of his side’s chances of winning. The media and cricketing public cannot have it both ways.