November 2009

Cricket Betting: Great week of action and two names to remember

Frank Gregan / 30 November 2009 / Leave a comment

On a rare occasion when all of the so-called Big Eight of cricket were in action in the same week, Frank Gregan tells us what happened and why the names of two particular 18 year-olds are worth remembering....Read more »

Test Match Betting: Heads or tails?

Andrew Hughes / 29 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Kumar Sangakkara guessed wrong in Kanpur and Sri Lanka crumbled to an innings defeat. Andrew Hughes asks how crucial it is to win the toss in the five day game and looks ahead to Wednesday's Third TestRead more »

Cricket Betting: County game must be wrestled from greedy chairmen

Paul Moon / 29 November 2009 / Leave a comment

A reduced fixture list, more training time and matches on foreign soil are among Michael Vaughan's proposals for county cricket. Paul Moon discusses the ups and downs of the former-England captain's vision....Read more »

Fourth ODI Betting: South Africa v England

Ed Hawkins / 29 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The series is tied at 1-1 after South Africa's destruction of England at Newlands but Ed Hawkins reckons punters should not get overexcited about the manner of that victory and the tourists could hit back in friendly conditions at Port...Read more »

Third ODI Betting: South Africa v England

Ed Hawkins / 26 November 2009 / Leave a comment

England aim for an unprecedented seventh-straight win over South Africa but as Ed Hawkins explains, form goes out the window in the day-night game at Cape Town where the toss is crucial...Read more »

Test Match Betting: Mission Impossible for the West Indies

Andrew Hughes / 25 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Strikes, sackings and losing to Bangladesh; its been another turbulent year in the Caribbean. Ahead of the First Test in Brisbane, Andrew Hughes reports on the state of West Indies cricketRead more »

South Africa v England Test Betting: Is a toughened-up Bell value for top scorer market?

Ralph Ellis / 25 November 2009 / Leave a comment

England batsman has spent plenty of time in the gym adding steel to his technique in the hope of strengthening his game ahead of the Test series...Read more »

Cricket Betting: Australia v West Indies offer in-play value

Frank Gregan / 24 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Australia's Test series against the West Indies begins on Thursday. The visitors want to restore some pride, while the Aussies are desperate to put their Ashes defeat behind them, says Frank Gregan....Read more »

Test Match Betting: Another bore draw in Kanpur?

Andrew Hughes / 22 November 2009 / Leave a comment

After the stalemate in Ahmedabad, Andrew Hughes examines whether such five day snoozefests are damaging Test cricket and asks what can be done to prevent them.Read more »

2nd ODI Betting: South Africa v England

Ed Hawkins / 21 November 2009 / Leave a comment

After the rain in Jo'burg, South Africa and England try again at Centurion on Sunday. The pitch should suit England's batsmen, but it spells trouble for their bowlers. Ed Hawkins uncovers the best wagers...Read more »

1st ODI Betting: South Africa v England

Ed Hawkins / 19 November 2009 / Leave a comment

England aim for a sixth-straight 50-overs victory over South Africa in Jo'burg on Friday. It is a stat which should shame the hosts in to playing out of their skins. Ed Hawkins works out whether they can end a horror...Read more »

Betfair Big Interview: Stuart Broad

Ralph Ellis / 17 November 2009 / Leave a comment

England's young Ashes star Stuart Broad has been sitting out the opening of the South African tour with a shoulder injury - which means he has time to talk to Betfair . . ....Read more »

Test Match Cricket Betting: India in Transition

Andrew Hughes / 16 November 2009 / Leave a comment

India have long relied on their batting superstars. Now they are coming towards the end of their careers, can the next generation fill their shoes? Andrew Hughes investigatesRead more »

Cricket Betting: Duckworth/Lewis - anyone got a better suggestion?

Frank Gregan / 16 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Nobody was more pleased to see England start their winter tour with a win than Frank Gregan. Our man just wishes they had done it with a blaze of wickets rather than via the calculator.......Read more »

The Betfair Interview: JP Duminy

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 16 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Since emerging during South Africa's series win over Australia, JP Duminy has become one of the Proteas' key men. He was also one of the few positives for the Mumbai Indians in this year's IPL and top-scored in the T20...Read more »

Twenty20 Betting: South Africa v England

Ed Hawkins / 14 November 2009 / Leave a comment

England pulled off a shock in Jo'burg to beat South Africa in the first Twenty20 international. But can they be as good again in Centurion on Sunday or will the hosts hit back? Ed Hawkins tries to find out...Read more »

Twenty20 Betting Preview: South Africa v England

Andrew Hughes / 11 November 2009 / Leave a comment

England warmed up for their first big game of the tour with a thumping defeat at the hands of South Africa A. Can they spring a surprise against the formidable Proteas on Friday? Andrew Hughes investigatesRead more »

One Day Cricket Betting: Fifty-Over Thrillers

Andrew Hughes / 10 November 2009 / Leave a comment

There have been some thrilling one day internationals over the year's and Monday's nail-biter between New Zealand and Pakistan was just the latest example. Andrew Hughes looks back at some of the classics of this enduring formatRead more »

T20 Betting: England can win one from two in the right conditions

Ed Hawkins / 10 November 2009 / Leave a comment

England may be one of the poorest T20 sides in world cricket but in the right conditions and at the right prices, we shouldn't completely write them off says Ed Hawkins....Read more »

Sachin Tendulkar: End is nigh but he's not done just yet

Paul Moon / 09 November 2009 / Leave a comment

As Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his 20th year in international cricket, Paul Moon pays homage to the greatest batsman of our time and wonders how many innings the Little Master still has left in him....Read more »

International Cricket Betting: Is Uncle Sam really ready for this?

Frank Gregan / 09 November 2009 / Leave a comment

As Pakistan carry on their search for neutral venues in which to play their cricket, news has arrived that the USA has stepped forward as a potential host for their clashes with none other than....India. Frank Gregan wonders whether this...Read more »