A well-written analysis of Australia’s performance at Sophia Gardens from ‘Smokie’ Dawson. The response from the Baggy Greens at Lord’s is now the focus.
The Ashes 2015 – 10 Things I learned about Cardiff and the First Test
July 13, 2015 by 7 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber leaves Cardiff with a somewhat heavy heart after Australia’s loss in the first test. It’s odds-on that while he has great affection for the Welsh, he won’t be missing their ‘cuisine.’
The Ashes 2015 – First Test, Day 4: Australia rooted, England stoked
July 12, 2015 by 1 Comment
And so it came to pass that England rolled Australia on Day 4 in Cardiff (Wales). Sean Mortell recaps the mystifying goings-on ahead of Lord’s on Thursday.
The Ashes 2015 – First Test, Day 4: England Crunches Aussies
July 12, 2015 by 12 Comments
Citrus Bob has filed his analysis of Day Four of the First Test. It wasn’t pretty and Citrus calls for changes.
The Ashes 2015 – First Test, Day Three: Lions Still Hold the Whip Hand
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Citrus Bob Utber’s report on Day Three of the First Test only just arrived at Almanac HQ. In it, Citrus Bob discusses the walk to the ground, entry to the ground, and the food available at the ground. He also discusses the day’s cricket for good measure. Thanks to Peter Lalor for ensuring that this report arrived at all!
The Ashes 2015 – First Test, Day 3: Watto, Wales and Wasted Opportunities
July 11, 2015 by 5 Comments
Luke Reynolds reviews Day 3 of the First Ashes Test in Cardiff. In a day that he describes belonged to England and was a missed opportunity for Shane Watson to put his mark on the game.
The Ashes 2015 – First Test, Day 3: Wickets tumble in a batsman’s test
July 11, 2015 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell reviews Day 3 of the First Ashes test, where England took control and plenty of wickets fell in a Test which Sean believes has been dominated by the the batsman.
England v Australia – First Test, Day 3: The Hunter Becomes the Hunted
July 11, 2015 by 12 Comments
Has Boof gone to the well one too many times. John Butler thinks the selection of Dad’s Army may have turned an Indian summer into a final autumn for a few Australian cricketers
The Ashes 2015 – First Test, Day 2: Strong starts, weak finishes.
July 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Poms win the second day and Bob Utber is disappointed with the ill-disciplined Australian batsmen. He also leaves the pasties alone.
The Ashes 2015 – First Test, Day 1: No more pasties, plenty of pies
July 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Welsh served their pasties, the Australians bowled pies. Citrus Bob Utber got a taste of all of it.
The Ashes 2015 – First Test, Day 2: Man of the Match: The Weatherman
July 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell reviews Day 2 of the First Test in Cardiff and he concludes that the man of the match so far has been the Cardiff weather.
The Ashes 2015 – First Test, Day 2: Moving Day: Shane Watson versus England (and the Australian public)
July 10, 2015 by 4 Comments
Cricket Froth believes day three at Sophia Gardens is a genuine moment of truth for Shane Watson.
The Ashes 2015 – First Test, Day 2: If I Have A Son I Might Just Call Him Devereux…or Shane
July 10, 2015 by 3 Comments
MV Younger reviews the second day’s play of the First Test, which he thinks could have belonged to Steve Smith.
The Ashes 2015 – First Test: Banter, Insight and Memory
July 9, 2015 by 106 Comments
Test talk. Hit us with your insights and memories.
Torture with a sprinkle of youth: Ashes 2015 Day One Review
July 9, 2015 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell reviews Day 1 of the 1st Ashes test in Cardiff. In particular, Sean points out that the Aussies may not be as invincible as everyone thought.
Cardiff Test – England v Australia, Day 1: Cymryd eich eiliadau (take your moments)
July 9, 2015 by 10 Comments
A life, a game, is comprised of moments.
Cardiff Test – England v Australia, Day One: Dizzy’s done us in!
July 9, 2015 by 7 Comments
Ashes Test cricket is back. Watching Yorkshiremen pile on the afternoon runs, Joe Moore has cause to wonder about the influence of our beloved JN Gillespie.
Where in the world is P. Flynn now?
July 8, 2015 by 19 Comments
Here’s the evidence that he’s been at Wimbledon…but will he make it to Cardiff?
Ashes 2015 – Cardiff Says Australia
July 8, 2015 by 3 Comments
‘Citrus’ Bob Utber tours Cardiff ahead of tonight’s first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Sophia Gardens, and learns that when it comes to the Welsh, the international relations maxim; ‘my enemy’s enemy is my friend’ rings true.
The Ashes 2015 – Cardiff Test: call for writers
July 7, 2015 by 16 Comments
First Test of the 2015 Ashes series between England and Australia is set to begin tomorrow night (Wednesday) and we’d love to publish your thoughts on the Test. Let’s get this game well covered. Please nominate a day.
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