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The Ian Bell Run Out

Mark Chalcraft — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:14:23 +0000

This work of genius is from Good Cricket Wicket - News & opinions for people who live cricket An extraordinary 3rd day at Trent Bridge exploded into life with the Ian Bell "run out" that wasn't. The incident sparked a furious debate about the spirit of cricket, but MS Dhoni's decision to recall Bell was warmly applauded by a fractious crowd. Please visit Good Cricket Wicket for more...

Jonathan Trott has an incredible batting average

Mark Chalcraft — Mon, 30 May 2011 15:49:29 +0000

This work of genius is from Good Cricket Wicket - News & opinions for people who live cricket Jonathan Trott now averages 66.77 in tests after his double century against Sri Lanka at Cardiff. This is, to put it mildly, quite remarkable. Please visit Good Cricket Wicket for more awesomeness

How to blag a County Cricket contract

Mark Chalcraft — Fri, 27 May 2011 20:17:56 +0000

This work of genius is from Good Cricket Wicket - News & opinions for people who live cricket The news that Worcestershire have released Adrian Shankar from his contract after only 15 days has turned the division 1 strugglers from "point and laugh" candidates to something resembling a full-on laughing stock. It seems they didn't bother to actually check whether he could play or not before...

Lancashire haven’t been county champions for a long time

Mark Chalcraft — Thu, 26 May 2011 12:37:35 +0000

This work of genius is from Good Cricket Wicket - News & opinions for people who live cricket It looks increasingly possible that Lancashire are the favourites to lift the County Championship this season. They've won five out of six so far, and it would be six out of six were it not for the batting megalith that is Monty Panesar. This is a pretty good record for a county that is usually out...

Notes on England v Sri Lanka

Mark Chalcraft — Tue, 24 May 2011 10:37:04 +0000

This work of genius is from Good Cricket Wicket - News & opinions for people who live cricket There probably isn't much to write by way of a preview to England v Sri Lanka that hasn't already been written everywhere else. So here's some brief notes and a bit about Dinesh "Only Two Initials" Chandimal for good measure. Please visit Good Cricket Wicket for more awesomeness

Why today is Ravi Bopara’s day of reckoning

Mark Chalcraft — Sat, 21 May 2011 08:41:47 +0000

This work of genius is from Good Cricket Wicket - News & opinions for people who live cricket Ravi Bopara may not get another chance to win the place vacated by Paul Collingwood after today. If he doesn't take it, younger players could be ahead of him by the time another England vacancy is up for grabs. Please visit Good Cricket Wicket for more awesomeness

Bowling, Shane! The retirement of a legend.

Mark Chalcraft — Fri, 20 May 2011 17:45:18 +0000

This work of genius is from Good Cricket Wicket - News & opinions for people who live cricket Shane Warne's final farewell hasn't been quite the farewell we might have hoped for, certainly not as much as his retirement from Test cricket. Mostly, he's been imbroiled in the row with Sanjay Dixit (no, me neither) which has cost him £50k after a BCCI disciplinary. Please visit Good Cricket...

Graham Napier goes mental against Surrey

Mark Chalcraft — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:38:58 +0000

This work of genius is from Good Cricket Wicket - News & opinions for people who live cricket Potential is a wonderful thing, but it's downside is that it often remains that when it ought to be morphing into "achievement". Graham Napier is one such cricketer who has long been held to have potential without ever taking it to the top level. Today, he showed it again. Please visit Good Cricket...

Lancashire enjoy the Roses but find a thorn

Mark Chalcraft — Wed, 18 May 2011 18:14:45 +0000

This work of genius is from Good Cricket Wicket - News & opinions for people who live cricket Lancashire have had a good day on the pitch and a very bad one off it. Please visit Good Cricket Wicket for more awesomeness

Gilchrist hits boundaries Bangalore

Mark Chalcraft — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:02:05 +0000

This work of genius is from Good Cricket Wicket - News & opinions for people who live cricket Bangalore got utterly destroyed by Kings XI Punjab after an Australian onslaught that meant the game was effectively won after about 15 overs. Please visit Good Cricket Wicket for more awesomeness