ACS Literary Scholar Kobe Jacobs surveys the ODI World Cup and sees a dominant Indian side seemingly destined to lift the trophy. But what about an Australian revival centred on the amazing exploits of Glen Maxwell?
Almanac Cricket: Maxwell madness leads Australia to another potential World Cup berth
November 16, 2023 by 5 Comments
Almanac Cricket – The Ashes 2023: A Series to Long Remember
August 9, 2023 by 5 Comments
Australian Cricket Society literary scholar Kobe Jacobs concludes his coverage on one of the most memorable Ashes series in recent times. Filled with controversies, storylines and fierce trades of verbal exchanges that spilled into the media and political landscapes as well. Kobe recaps the series of events that had unfolded here.
Almanac Cricket – The Ashes 2023: Are the England fans getting to the Australians?
July 13, 2023 by 4 Comments
Kobe Jacobs continues his series on the Ashes Tests. This time we’re at Headingley for the Third Test.
Almanac Cricket: Bairstow’s brain fade causes English uproar
July 11, 2023 by 4 Comments
Australian Cricket Society literary scholar Kobe Jacobs reviews the Bairstow dismissal during Australia’s hard-earned win in the Second Test at Lord’s.
Almanac Cricket: An Ashes Classic – Australia win day five thriller at Edgbaston
June 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Australian Cricket Society literary scholar Kobe Jacobs reviews Australia’s thrilling win against England in the First Test, 2023 Ashes Series.
Almanac Cricket: Ron Luff’s love for the Burwood Cricket Club
June 11, 2023 by 2 Comments
Ron Luff started playing competitive cricket for Burwood as a young boy. Over 50 years later, he still dons the whites for them. Kobe Jacobs tells the story of Ron’s life in cricket.
India v Australia – Third Test Review: Aussies Bounce Back in Tremendous Fashion
March 10, 2023 by 2 Comments
Australian Cricket Society literary scholar Kobe Jacobs looks at the impressive win of the Australians in Indore, and discusses the possibility of drawing the series.
India v Australia – Second Test Review: An opportunity lost for the Australians
March 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Australians had their chances but the Indians fought back every time they needed to. Australian Cricket Society Scholar Kobe Jacobs looks back at the Second Test in Delhi.
Australia v India – First Test Review: Embarrassing
February 17, 2023 by 3 Comments
2023 Australian Cricket Society scholarship holder Kobe Jacobs makes his Footy Almanac debut with an analysis of the First Test in the current India v Australia series. (Welcome aboard, Kobe! – Ed.)
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