England in UAE 2011-12
The perils of being an England fan
Feb 25, 2013 It may have taken over two weeks but we have finally witnessed an English victory in the Emirates
England in UAE 2011-12
Matty or Trotty?
Feb 25, 2013 The last few days summed up why I watch the England side abroad. Not only has the cricket picked up from an English point of view, but perhaps more importantly there is also a feeling in the air that the tour has finally started.
England in UAE 2011-12
Abu Dhabi: plenty to do
Feb 25, 2013 It's the eve of the second Test and I cannot wait for it to start.
England in UAE 2011-12
The upside of a three-day finish
Feb 25, 2013 If I am honest with myself I secretly hoped the Dubai Test would be wrapped up inside four days
England in UAE 2011-12
A tribute to a cricket lover
Feb 25, 2013 In Dubai the feeling among the several dozen stalwart England supporters was slightly different to the usual "let's act like a child on Christmas day morning because we are watching Test cricket abroad again" syndrome that I've become accustomed to over t
England in UAE 2011-12
Watch out Dubai
Feb 25, 2013 We've finally arrived. After months of anticipation, research and hype, the England cricket fans have checked into our Dubai hotels - many of us a few dirhams worse off thanks to the lure of cheap alcohol in the airport's duty-free.
England in UAE 2011-12
England fans: a breakdown
Feb 25, 2013 All sorts of people tag along with England on tours
England in UAE 2011-12
An expensive hobby
Feb 25, 2013 Travelling the world to watch England play cricket can be costly. But it's usually worth it