England displayed great fighting spirit on the last day to hold out for a draw in the Fourth Test match in Sydney. Australia always looked to be in the winning position but fighting innings from Crawley, Stokes and Bairstow denied them the win. Citrus Bob Utber reports on the final day’s play.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Fourth Test, Sydney Day 5: An exciting draw as England survive
January 9, 2022 by 3 Comments
The Ashes 2021/22 – Fourth Test, Sydney Day 4: Khawaja’s majestic second century
January 8, 2022 by 4 Comments
Another good day of Test cricket with Australia firmly in the box seat. Khawaja – magnificent, and Green – what we have been waiting for. Citrus Bob Utber reports on Day 4 of play at the Pink Test.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Fourth Test, Sydney Day 3: England fightback hard
January 7, 2022 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber reports on Day 3 of The Pink Test where it was a glorious day’s play for the cricket fan. First Australia throttling England to have them 4/36, and then a great fight back from century maker Jonnie Bairstow ably assisted by an injured Ben Stokes and a swashbuckling Mark Wood.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Fourth Test, Sydney Day 2: Khawaja leads the way
January 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A magnificent century for Lazarus Khawaja saw Australia make 8/416 with England withstanding late overs from Australia. Khawaja’s 9th Test century sheet anchored the Australian innings with most of the batters scoring runs reports Citrus Bob Utber on Day 2 of the Pink Test in Sydney.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Fourth Test, Sydney Day 1: Even battle in the rain
January 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber reports from Day 1 of The Pink Test at the SCG where rain played a big part in the day’s play. At the end of the on and off day both teams could say they have had a fair day on the park.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Third Test, Melbourne Day 3: Boland bowls them out
December 28, 2021 by 5 Comments
‘Citrus’ Bob Utber has spare time on his hands in Melbourne after the Australians routed the Poms to win both the Third Test and The Ashes early on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Third Test, Melbourne Day 2: Bowlers give England hope but batting lets Poms down
December 27, 2021 by 9 Comments
The English bowlers put their team back into the 3rd Test only to be let down by their batters once again reports Citrus Bob Utber from the MCG.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Third Test, Melbourne Day 1: Australia continue on their merry way!
December 26, 2021 by 5 Comments
‘Citrus’ Bob Utber reports on Day 1 of the Third Test where Captain Cummins gambled on sending the Poms in, a wise decision on reflection.
Almanac Cricket: Citrus Bob’s favourite cricket grounds
December 23, 2021 by 13 Comments
With a lull between Tests, Citrus Bob Utber puts his mind to selecting his favourite cricket grounds for watching cricket.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Second Test Adelaide, Day 5: Aussies win as Lion’s tail fights hard
December 20, 2021 by 9 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber reports on the final day of play from the Second Ashes Test in Adelaide where Australia recorded a convincing victory over England.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Second Test, Adelaide Day 4: Only time for Aussies to make it 2 – 0
December 20, 2021 by 8 Comments
Australia are in a commanding position at the end of Day 4 to win the Adelaide Test and lead the Ashes series 2 – 0 reports Citrus Bob Utber.
The Ashes 2021/22 – The Second Test, Adelaide Day 3: Australia crash through, England on the ropes
December 19, 2021 by 6 Comments
After some fight from Joe Root and Dawid Malan England crumble in their first innings leaving Australia in the box seat to win the match reports Citrus Bob Utber on Day 3 of the Ashes Test in Adelaide.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Second Test, Adelaide Day 2: It’s becoming embarrassing for England!
December 17, 2021 by 6 Comments
It’s not quite embarrassing for England yet but it’s not far away according to Citrus Bob Utber as he reports on Day 2 of the Ashes Test in Adelaide.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Second Test, Adelaide Day 1: Australia in control
December 17, 2021 by 5 Comments
“Citrus’ Bob Utber takes us through the first day’s play in the Adelaide day/night Second Test with Australia in control.
The Ashes 2021/22 – First Test Brisbane, Day 4: Australia storm home!
December 11, 2021 by 4 Comments
On a day expected to see an enthralling battle, Australia put paid to that story by obliterating England. The Lion was without both head and a tail as they lost 8/77 in an inglorious collapse after the heroics of yesterday reports Citrus Bob Utber.
The Ashes 2021/22 – First Test Brisbane Day 3: Great fightback by the Poms
December 10, 2021 by 6 Comments
An absorbing day’s play with England taking the points and putting themselves back in the game. Who would have thought! Citrus Bob Utber reports on play from Day 3 of the First Test in Brisbane.
The Ashes 2021/22 – First Test, Brisbane Day 2: Heads Up
December 9, 2021 by 10 Comments
The maligned Travis Head turned the first test further in Australia’s favour with a magnificent century off 84 balls on day two. He plundered the English bowlers to all parts of the ground in a superb display of batsmanship. ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber reports on Day 2 of the First Test at the Gabba.
The Ashes 2021/22 – First Test Brisbane Day 1: Cometh the Game, Cometh the Man
December 8, 2021 by 9 Comments
A magnificent bowling performance by new skipper Patrick Cummins has given Australia the edge after day one in Brisbane. Cummins finished with 5/38 in score of 147 by England reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Ashes 2021-22 – Short Third Man: Pre-series thoughts from Citrus Bob
December 6, 2021 by 5 Comments
Ahead of his usual considered takes on the Australian cricket season, Citrus Bob previews the Ashes squads under Root and new skipper Cummins, alongside a view of some other cricket stories that caught his eye.
Almanac Cricket: Ashes Already Alight
October 13, 2021 by 3 Comments
Once, and even still, in jeopardy, the Ashes now look inevitable, with England this week announcing their squad to contest Australia in November. Citrus Bob previews what Australia and England’s outfits may look like in Brisbane – or wherever the First Test is played.
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