Archive for August, 2008

After securing victory in each of the first two one-day internationals against South Africa, England are just one win away from securing an unexpected series win. The third ODI game takes place at the Oval tomorrow, with Kevin Pietersen looking to maintain his 100% record since succeeding Michael Vaughan as England captain. There is...
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So, the test series is over and South Africa emerged victorious despite Kevin Pietersen’s England winning the final test match at The Oval. Overall, it was a deserved series win for Graeme Smith’s men. They have proved their worth as the second best team in the world and I for one can’t wait to...
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Whether you agree with the fact that China have been awarded the Olympic games this year due to severely questionable human rights issues, one thing is clear, they certainly know how to lay on a good Olympics. The opening ceremony is arguably one of the best opening ceremonies I have ever had the pleasure...
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Everyone is starting to talk about the Ashes next summer. After the epic series in England during 2005, expectation will be high and everyone will be anticipating another fantastic test series between England and Australia. The problem right now for Kevin Pietersen’s England, is that I have no idea who is going to be...
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So, the South Africa v England series is over as a contest. The Proteas are 2-0 up with one test match remaining. This is largely due to a superb century from Graeme Smith which helped his team chase down 283 to win the third test match at Edgbaston by five wickets. Overall, I have...
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Thursday evening was one of my most enjoyable experiences as an England cricket fan in some time. Why? Because Andrew Flintoff was steaming in with the ball with the crowd well and truly behind him to show everyone what England had been missing since January 2007. Like no other bowler in the world, Freddie...
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