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England vs. South Africa, First Test, Day 3

Posted on July 22, 2012 by rightoffthebatbook

End of day score. England 385. South Africa 403/2. Every now and again in Test cricket a team experiences not merely a bad day but total demoralization. Because the Test match may go on for five days, a side can not … Continue reading →

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The Mighty South Africans

Posted on January 22, 2012 by rightoffthebatbook

For the last couple of years, a joke has been muttered by those begrudging the England team’s success that the only reason it wins is because of all the South Africans in the side. Captain Andrew Strauss, batsmen Kevin Pietersen … Continue reading →

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What the Hell Just Happened in Cape Town?

Posted on November 11, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

Just when you think the world of cricket couldn’t get any weirder or upside down, a Test match comes along that defies all expectations. Such an event occurred yesterday. The Australian cricket team is visiting South Africa for two Test … Continue reading →

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