Almanac Cricket (Memories) Perth Test – Day 2: The Ashes contest is back on

November 29, 2021 by 17 Comments

In a glance back to The Ashes clashes of old, here’s Raj fresh from a clutch of kids’ birthday parties giving us the run down of Perth’s 2013 Ashes Test.

Where things Started to Go Wrong for India

March 27, 2015 by 6 Comments

Straight and to the point: Raj Singh analyses ‘where-it-all-went-wrong’ for the Indian team after Thursday night’s semi final loss to Australia in the ICC World Cup. Not quite George Best being delivered room service while laying on a bed covered in £20,000 in cash and Miss Universe naked beside him, but we get where Raj is going with this…

Adelaide Test, Australia v India – Day Three: Kohli magic and Almanac launch

December 12, 2014 by 8 Comments

Raj Singh witnesses a Day 3 run-fest at the Adelaide Oval; then journeys to the Almanac book launch word-fest at the Adelaide Lutheran Football Club.

Second Test, Pakistan v Australia (Abu Dhabi) – Day 2: Younis Piles on the Aussie Pain

November 1, 2014 by 7 Comments

Raj reports on a difficult Day 2 as Younis (Younus?) Khan again puts on a clinic of slow pitch batting and concentration. Where are the wrist-spinners?

AFL Round 14 – Essendon v Adelaide: Jeckyll and Hyde Crows slayed by Bombers – Who is Corey Parish?

June 23, 2014 by 26 Comments

Raj and his posse of 10 lads went seeking redemption for a weekend of lost opportunities. The Bombers, though, had other ideas against his Jeckyll and Hyde Crows.

AFL Round 11- Sydney v Geelong: Swans Storm To Premiership Favouritism

June 2, 2014 by 8 Comments

Rsingi tacks Thursday’s game at the SCG on to a business trip and watches Sydney give Geelong a fearful hiding. He is proclaiming a new premiership frontrunner (Note: contains no whingeing about Geelong’s two six day breaks – Ed).

AFL Round 10 – Carlton v Adelaide: Up, up and away

May 27, 2014 by 11 Comments

The great T Modra, a free interstate trip, a visit to the Crows’ rooms, debts paid in full, a karaoke debate… rsingi had a big day. Shame about the Jeckyll and Hyde Crows.

NBA Finals – My Crystal Ball

May 23, 2014 by 5 Comments

Raj Singh thinks this has been one of the great NBA playoff series of all time. His crystal ball tell him the final will come down to a replay of last year’s Spurs v Heat, but it will be tight.

A Cinderella Story-Part 2

April 4, 2014 by 14 Comments

Raj Singh completes the story of Pembroke Old Scholars making it to the hallowed turf of Adelaide Oval. Goliath evened the score, but David was happy to be back on the big stage after a couple of millennia.

A Cinderella Story

February 5, 2014 by 75 Comments

Pembroke Old Scholars CC has stumbled at the final hurdle a few times but has made the T20 Grand Final which is to be played on the Adelaide Oval. Raj Singh tells the story of his cricket club. (Rulebook is also involved)

Sydney Test – Day 2 : Bring on South Africa

January 5, 2014 by 15 Comments

Raj Singh reviews Day 2, but his mind (and money) is already on the South African series. 58 more George Bailey runs will see him on the plane to Johannesburg. 58 more Haddin runs will see Raj tearing up his tickets. Roll on Day 3.

Melbourne Test – Boxing Day: Clarke hands back the momentum

December 27, 2013 by 12 Comments

Raj Singh can’t believe the Australian skipper inserted the Englishmen.