Our rolling Test cricket blog returns for you to add your comments and observations as each of the four matches unfolds. Tell us the way you see it!
Australia v India – First Test: The summer of Test cricket starts today!
December 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The summer of Test cricket between Australia and India starts today with the First Test at Adelaide Oval from 2.30pm local time. Follow the match and the following three Tests with the Almanac’s expert observers headed by ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber.
‘Keith Sherwill……Country Cricket Legend……’ by KB Hill
December 17, 2020 by 1 Comment
KB Hill recalls the lengthy and varied career of Benalla cricket legend Keith Sherwill.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v India, First Test: Call for reporters
December 15, 2020 by 15 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber invites writers to report on the First Test.
Almanac (Test) Cricket: Two significant Test cricket anniversaries
December 10, 2020 by 2 Comments
This weekend marks two great anniversaries in the history of Australian Test cricket – the Brisbane Tied Test from the 1960/61 series against the West Indies and Greg Chappell’s 1970 Test debut in Perth. The Almanac looks back fondly.
” ‘Peabo’…….The Poor Man’s Warner…….” by KB Hill
December 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
KB Hill profiles Darren “Peabo’ Petersen, the ‘poor man’s David Warner of country cricket’. You’ll see what an apt choice that phrase is!
Almanac Footy: The Ian Brown Memorial Fund Match – Ballarat FL v Bendigo FL 1953
December 4, 2020 by 1 Comment
Historian Roger Spaull recounts a classic (and tragic) piece of country football history, ‘The Ian Brown Memorial Fund Match – Ballarat FL v Bendigo FL 1953’.
Almanac Baseball: ‘Legends of South Australian Baseball Book 5 – Neil Philip Page aka ‘Supee’’
December 4, 2020 by 16 Comments
In an extract from his book, ‘Legends of South Australian Baseball Book 5 – Neil Philip Page aka ‘Supee’’, Gary Bennett provides an introduction to one of his all-time favourite pitchers.
Book Launch: ‘George Giffen – a biography’ by Bernard Whimpress
December 3, 2020 by 3 Comments
Join author Bernard Whimpress on December 8 to celebrate the launch of his latest biography on Australian sporting wonder George Giffen.
Almanac Book Extract: ‘The Golf Courses of Vern Morcom’ – Toby Cumming
December 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Toby Cumming’s latest book ‘The golf courses of Vern Morcom’ is an insightful look into the many different holes and greens shaped by the course architect. Enjoy an excerpt from the book, where Toby discusses a course comprised of Morcom’s best holes.
Almanac Surfing: Summer is here and Dips is up
December 1, 2020 by 17 Comments
Evidence of Dips O’Donnell as a genuine surfer has landed at Almanac HQ.
Sports Archaeology? What lies beneath the pitch…
November 30, 2020 by Leave a Comment
When did the English start their climb to the top of the limited-overs rankings in cricket? According to this photo, it could have been much earlier than you think!
Almanac Football (Soccer): Diego Maradona dies at 60
November 26, 2020 by 4 Comments
Soccer great Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60 – a sublime talent, a hero to many, a villain to some. A name that conjures a multitude of responses.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v India 2020/21: The international season Down Under begins tomorrow
November 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The 2020/21 summer of international cricket in Australia kicks off tomorrow with the first of the ODI matches between Australia and India in Sydney. See the schedule of matches in all three formats here.
Book Review: ‘Shelf Life’ by Gideon Haigh
November 25, 2020 by 1 Comment
Roy Hay reviews Gideon Haigh’s ‘Shelf Life’, a collection of Gideon’s non-cricket writing (long form journalism), as compiled by Russell Jackson.
Community Sport: The state of play with Football Queensland
November 25, 2020 by 1 Comment
How much should people running ‘community’ sport earn? And should there be transparency about that? This piece from the ABC raises many interesting questions.
Almanac Golf: Toby Cumming and ‘The golf courses of Vern Morcom’
November 24, 2020 by 5 Comments
Toby Cumming played his early golf at Anglesea. He became interested in the course’s architect, Vern Morcom, and went looking for Vern and his influence. This piece tells the tale of his involvement in golf and why he researched and wrote this book. [Terrific piece – JTH]
Almanac Footy History and Memorabilia: The Bob Gartland (Geelong FC) Collection
November 23, 2020 by 1 Comment
If you have an interest in the history of the Geelong Football Club, join vice president Bob Gartland as he tours (via video) the exhibition of his (phenomenal) private memorabilia collection.
‘Bastards, bitches and bloody good people……’ by KB Hill
November 19, 2020 by 2 Comments
KB Hill recounts the colourful, trail-blazing and highly successful career of Wangaratta’s legendary female jockey and trainer Gabrielle Marchant.
Almanac (Cricket) Books: ‘George Giffen – A Biography’ by Bernard Whimpress
November 18, 2020 by 8 Comments
Historian Bernard Whimpress introduces his recently-released biography of the great nineteenth century South Australian and Australian cricketer (and more than handy footballer) George Giffen.
Recent Comments