Richard Dickinson - ARTICLES

March09

Ask the Spider #54

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This week we look at the long double-century-less runs, the home-boys, the unlucky captains, and more.

January29

What’s In A Coach?

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Kevin Pietersen is not the first player – or even captain – to fall out with his coach. But the level of ire between Pietersen and Peter Moores reached a level that – at international level at any rate – is just about without precedent, and led to the truncation of the Moores regime.

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.

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

November17

Ask The Spider #39

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This week we look at the bowlers who conceded 200+, Edgbaston’s best tourist, the most catches by a substitute in a game, and the large totals of extras dominated by one type.

November13

The Rise and Rise of Australia – Part Two

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Australia’s recent loss in India, their first in over three years and their second in eight, has once more set tongues wagging about their decline. This is nothing new of course, but the hints of truth are stronger than ever now. So we look back at “Australia’s era”, in a two-part special.

November11

The Rise and Rise of Australia – Part One

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Australia’s recent loss in India, their first in over three years and their second in eight, has once more set tongues wagging about their decline. This is nothing new of course, but the hints of truth are stronger than ever now. So we look back at “Australia’s era”, in a two-part special.