December 2011 - Cricket Tips

Third Test turnaround for South Africa

Ed Hawkins / 31 December 2011 / Leave a comment

Although it can't be denied the tourists were heroic in Durban, Ed Hawkins can't see how they can escape with a series win when Sri Lanka meet South Africa at the host's fortress Newlands. Read more »

Australia must consider all-rounder

Editor / 23 December 2011 / Leave a comment

Betfair's latest sporting 'catch' to our team of pro-contributors, ex-New Zealand captain Chris Cairns, imagines there will be a degree of trepidation heading into the Boxing Day Test for the current Australian team after their recent loss in Hobart to NZ. Read more »

Short Test ahead for Sri Lanka

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 15 December 2011 / Leave a comment

With a South African side that will revel in conditions at Centurion, Jamie Pacheco sees a shortened test match of just four days ahead as Sri Lanka faces an uphill battle to win.Read more »

Spin twins for England

Frank Gregan / 13 December 2011 / Leave a comment

Frank Gegan was surprised at the selection of Monty Panesar in England's squad ahead of matches against Pakistan in the new year, and is expecting big things of him to warrant his inclusion. Read more »

Kiwis take the Test

Mathew Thompson / 12 December 2011 / Leave a comment

Over just three hours, the Black Caps came in from $42 to winners in the second test in Hobart.Read more »

World record for Sehwag

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 09 December 2011 / Leave a comment

Sachin Tendulkar has been knocked from his ODI perch with a record-breaking 219 off the bat of Virender Sehwag. Read more »

Encore for Bravo

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 02 December 2011 / Leave a comment

After India only just clinched the win in the 1st ODI, Jamie Pacheco is expecting a similarly close clash in the 2nd, with the West Indies' Darren Bravo to shine again. Read more »