Citrus Bob Utber presents his Day 2 report of the Third Test between Australia and India with the honours roughly about even.
Australia v India – Third Test, Day 1: The Masked Test – Australia slightly on top
January 7, 2021 by 2 Comments
The Almanac’s Citrus Bob reports from his Mildura Den on Day 1 of the Third Test between Australia and India at the SCG. He has Australia slightly ahead at stumps.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 4: India finishes the job
December 29, 2020 by 5 Comments
Bob Utber was there to see India put the finishing touches on a series-levelling victory.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 3: India on top!
December 28, 2020 by 7 Comments
Not a good day for the Aussies on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test reports Citrus Bob Utber from the MCG.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 2: Skipper Rahane controls the game
December 27, 2020 by 5 Comments
‘Citrus’ Bob Utber reports on a Day 2 at the MCG where the Indian skipper took control of the game for his team.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 1: A day for Deano at the ‘G.
December 26, 2020 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber presents his review of the first day’s play of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India including the fitting tribute paid to Dean Jones during the tea break.
Australia v India – First Test, Day 3: Game over? Come on!
December 20, 2020 by 11 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber has been watching Test cricket for 70 years and he reckons he’s never seen anything like Day 3 of the First Test in Adelaide.
Australia v India – First Test, Day 2: Another tough day
December 19, 2020 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber loves Test cricket and he enjoyed another gripping battle throughout Day 2 at the Adelaide Oval as the Indians fought back with the ball to poke their noses in front.
Australia v India – First Test, Day 1: Tight Test cricket
December 17, 2020 by 6 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber reports on Day 1 of the Adelaide Test between Australia and India – three sessions of very tight cricket.
The best Crows team that never was
July 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
While footy continues to bore Citrus Bob Utber, he has found the time to select a best ever Adelaide side that never got the chance to grace the field together.
Almanac Cricket: Sir Everton Weekes – a tribute
July 3, 2020 by 10 Comments
Bob Utber is one of the lucky few who got to watch the West Indies’ three W’s tour Australia in 1951-52. Although the late Sir Everton Weekes may not have flourished down under, he still left his mark on Aussie crowds.
Round 2 – Geelong v Hawthorn: The ancients rise
June 16, 2020 by 6 Comments
That rarest of things at present, a match report from inside the game! ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber was on the spot to see the Cats do a number on the Hawks.
Bugger Boris!: A cricket team of initials
May 7, 2020 by 17 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber can’t help himself! He has come up with another cricket team to keep everyone guessing; this time, a team of initials!
Three icons
April 20, 2020 by 3 Comments
Citrus Bob shares the stories of three individuals who played big roles in sport and society around Mildura and beyond. In memory of Tony Osler, Brian Weightman and Michael Bowden.
An Australian Cricket Team for the Pandemic
April 19, 2020 by 27 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber has thrown down a cricket challenge to Almanackers. Can you identify the players from the clues?
Round 1 – Adelaide v Sydney: Running on empty
March 22, 2020 by 7 Comments
Petrol was cheap, Mel’s cakes were welcome, but the footy was very ordinary indeed according to Citrus Bob Utber. Bob reports from Adelaide for the Round 1 clash between Adelaide and Sydney.
Almanac Cricket: Media Release from the England and Wales Cricket Board regarding ‘The Hundred’
March 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
The Poms have announced a new cricket format they are implementing during their coming summer season. This, and other announcements from the ECB have been made available by Citrus Bob Utber.
Sing the Song
March 6, 2020 by 9 Comments
Citrus Bob is not happy! Why? Lousy singing by winning teams of their theme song after a victory is just not up to scratch and has got on his goat!
Villers-Bretonneux remembers once again: School supports bushfire efforts
January 21, 2020 by 10 Comments
What a fantastic message from the students of the Victoria School, Villers-Bretonneux, France for sharing information of their efforts in supporting victims of the Australian bushfires. [Thanks Citrus Bob – Ed]
Australia v New Zealand – Second Test, Day 4: Another masterclass from Australia
December 29, 2019 by 6 Comments
Tom Blundell makes a wonderful ton for New Zealand but it’s not enough to stave off defeat as the Aussies handsomely win the Second Test at the MCG reports Citrus Bob Utber.
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