Short Of Greatness: Why Hasn’t England Produced An All-Time Great Test Cricketer For Decades?
I have a confession to make. I can't deny it anymore. I'm as English as a cup of tea in Buckingham Palace, and I’ve supported the England cricket team through thick, thin, and thinner, but it’s time to face the uncomfortable truth: my country hasn’t produced an all-time great cricketer [...]
A Good Night In Karachi
Think back - if you dare - to the bleak atmosphere that descends in classic horror films. The landscapes of the wild moors in An American Warewolf in London. The eerie torchlit scenes of Halloween as Michael Myers stalks a youthful Jamie Lee Curtis. Keep these scenes in mind - [...]
Big Runs, Big Deal? T20 Series Review
Greetings all. Have you caught your breath after the T20 series? What absolute carnage that was. Approximately 400 runs per game and a couple of close finishes too. The organisers certainly got what they wanted. I did originally plan to write a match report after every game. However, tempting as [...]
The Golden Summer Of 2000
Today we welcome new writer Billy Crawford to TFT. Remember when we finally won our first Test series against the West Indies since 1969? It took all of 31 years. And Billy is here to remind us how it all unfolded ... "You wouldn't write the script, you wouldn't put [...]
Hundred Ticketing Farce. Well, What Did You Expect?
First we had Andrew Stauss's tactless 'mums and kids' comment. Then we had Tom Harrison's ill-advised and rather defensive claim that The Hundred wasn't for existing cricket fans. Soon afterwards we had that laughable launch ad with a picture of an all-male audience of twenty-somethings at an American rap concert. [...]
Uh-Oh, Keaton’s Back.
Today only one line of questioning is pertinent. Do you like horses? And if you like horses do you fancy them on particular courses? If your answer is 'yes' then you're probably a fan of Keaton Jennings's recall and consider Ed Smith a kindred spirit. If, like me, you don't [...]
ODI Series Drawn & Who Makes The Plane For Sri Lanka?
There are obviously two things to talk about today. The first is England's victory in the 3rd ODI in South Africa. The second is the Test squad for Sri Lanka. Therefore this post will be a fusion of the two. It's the blogging equivalent of buy one get one free. [...]
Warne To Gatting: The Ball That Turned Cricket On Its Head
Matthew Sheldon is back with another precious memory from the nostalgia vault. This time it's the infamous Shane Warne Gatting ball from the 1993 Ashes. Has there ever been a more perfect delivery? It is often said that people can remember where they were during moments of particular notoriety. Where [...]
Welcome To The Full Toss
Thanks for visiting TFT, the irreverent cricket blog with a zero percent bounce rate. If you’d like to write something for us, whether it’s about selection, governance, or the cost of a pint, don’t hesitate to get in touch. You don’t need to be a journalist or copywriter, just a fan with something to say. Email james@thefulltoss.com for more info.
Cider Saturday: Annie Talks RLODC Final With Tom Abell and Andy Hurry
Today we're delighted to welcome Guerilla Cricket 'waffler' Annie Chave to TFT. She caught up with Somerset Director Of Cricket Andy Hurry and skipper Tom Abell at Taunton last week. There was only one thing on their collective minds: Saturday's big Lord's final against Hampshire. On Saturday 25 May, Somerset [...]
Talking Bats With Charlotte Surridge
I'm sure many readers will remember that well known cricketing brand called Stuart Surridge (SS). It was made famous by the likes of Graham Gooch and Sir Clive Rice back in the 80s. In fact, I bet a few of you owned an SS Jumbo or an SS Turbo back [...]
TFT Talks To Athers, Beefy, Nasser, and Bumble
I enjoy a good chinwag. I enjoy it even more when it's with four guys I idolised as a kid. It has always been an ambition of mine to chew the cricketing fat with Athers and Co - perhaps over a couple of beers in the pub - so when [...]
TFT Talks To Mark Butcher
Back in November 1998, a young Englishman fresh out of uni left these shores to travel around Australia. Obviously it was a complete coincidence that the Ashes was on. On the third day of the first test in Brisbane, he saw another young(ish) Englishman flay McGrath, Fleming, Kasprowicz and MacGill to all corners of the [...]
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England Vs New Zealand Betting Tips
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Why Is Cricket So Popular In The UK?
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India And The Rise Of The Cricket Business
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