It’s the GABBATOIR and by late-afternoon on the first day, it will be a cauldron of fire, according to Pat White.
Ashes entree: 55 years since the English tourists crushed Queensland Country
November 14, 2017 by 1 Comment
Pat White is a PhD student up in Townsville where the English play a warm-up match this week. He fills us in on international cricket played Up North.
India v Australia, Dharamsala Test, Day 2: Play with the crowd at your peril
March 27, 2017 by 1 Comment
Pat White is enjoying the Dharamasala Test match in India but also distractedly thinking about home and family in North Queensland where Cyclone Debbie is threatening.
India v Australia, Dharamsala Test, day one: O’Keefe smokes shot of the day in snowy mountains
March 26, 2017 by 3 Comments
Pat White is in attendance at one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the world. Day one saw a Smith century, 10 wickets and O’Keefe’s amazing drive for 4 runs.
Could Kohli miss the Himalayan decider?
March 24, 2017 by 4 Comments
Pat White is preparing for the deciding Test in India with a few Kingfishers and some time in the host region (and city). The expectation is building.
Australia v India: Dharamsala dreaming
March 21, 2017 by 5 Comments
Pat White has rolled the dice and won. He booked a trip to India to see the Fourth Test with only a glimmer of hope that the series would still be alive. But the valiant combative Australians have surpassed all expectations and he will see what has become one of the most significant Test Matches in recent years. He arrived in India on the weekend. [We’re itching to follow your reports Pat – Ed]
India v Australia – Ranchi Test: Bully the Bully
March 19, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Indian cricket fandom have taken to social media to attack Steve Smith over images that appeared to show him mocking Kohli. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case but that hasn’t stopped social media going into a storm with the #bullythebully hashtag.
India v Australia – Bangalore Test: India fire back in ferocious contest
March 8, 2017 by 9 Comments
India pulled off a big win in the second Test to level the series. Kohli and Smith had heated words as the tension wore on. Where does this leave both countries as the third Test approaches?
Almanac Cricket: Two reasons India will spin webs around Aussie batsmen
February 16, 2017 by 18 Comments
Pat White previews Australia’s upcoming test series against the world’s number one ranked team, India. Can the visitors score enough runs on the spin-friendly pitches or will the home team continue their dominance and put Australia to the sword?
Almanac Cricket – Shield goes North
November 21, 2016 by 1 Comment
Qld play a Sheffield Shield game against WA in Townsville, Pat White suggests now is the time for Nth Qld to catch quality live cricket for free!
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 5: Next gen destroy Aussies
November 7, 2016 by 7 Comments
Pat White suggests that a young South Africa, featuring Kagiso Rabada, have raised a two clear points with their stoic and skilful win in Perth.
Australia v South Africa: Perth Test Day 2 – Rotten batting, again
November 5, 2016 by 1 Comment
Was anyone really surprised by an Australian collapse on day 2?
Under siege: could Australia lose four Test series in a row?
November 3, 2016 by 2 Comments
On the morning of the First Test at the WACA, Pat White wonders where the Australian Test team is at.
Almanac Cricket – Rolled for 60: What’s the Problem?
August 20, 2015 by 2 Comments
In the aftermath of being all out for 60, Cricket Froth unloads on cricket’s domestic schedule after an Ashes series where only 12 days of a possible 20 have been utilised.
The Ashes 2015 – Fourth Test preview: Carry on, reform or radicalise: where to for Australia’s batting line-up at Trent Bridge?
August 6, 2015 by 3 Comments
The fourth Ashes Test gets underway tonight at Trent Bridge in a must-win match for Australia. After the capitulation at Edgbaston, there’s arguably as much pressure on the selectors as there will be on the Australian XII. Pat White from Cricket Froth analyses a number of scenarios that could spell success or failure for the Baggy Greens.
The Ashes 2015 – A Birmingham thriller: the sprain that changed modern cricket
July 29, 2015 by 2 Comments
Just when you thought it was safe to get some sleep, the third Ashes Test between England and Australia kicks off tonight from Birmingham. Pat White from Cricket Froth takes us back to one of the most memorable Ashes encounters in recent times at Edgbaston.
The Ashes – Second Test wrap: England Cooked: Bell’s Lyth hangs in the Ballance
July 24, 2015 by 7 Comments
A considered reflection on the second Ashes Test from ‘Cricket Froth’ – Pat White. While England has some selection issues facing them as the series moves to Edgbaston, rest assured she’ll be a pretty hot third test.
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