Almanac Cricket: A Feast of Cricket in India

Cricket, India and artist John Campbell make for a compelling palette to draw in the sports-lover, the eye and the taste buds. It’s all here in one enchanting story.

India v Australia Test Series

Aidan Hammond wraps up the recent India v Australia Test Series.

A quick update

Look out for Aidan’s review of the Australia V India Test Series which will be coming soon.

India v Australia, Dharamsala Test, Day 2: Play with the crowd at your peril

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

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?

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.

Round 1 Preview: And to all a very good night – Grand Final

Sal Ciardulli with his thoughts on the 3rd Test in India and a twilight Grand Final, as well as his previews of this week’s Round 1 AFL fixtures and racing action in Sydney and Melbourne.

India v Australia, Ranchi Test: Celebrate the struggle

Ahh, India. David Wilson sees this tremendous India v Australia Test series as a reminder to celebrate the struggle.

Australia v India: Dharamsala dreaming

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

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 – Ranchi Test, Day 1: Maxwell! Glenn Maxwell!

A fascinating first day’s cricket at Ranchi reviewed by Paddy Grindlay as the skipper and an unusually compact ‘Big Show’ save the innings

India v Australia – Ranchi Test: Selection Advice from Middle Australia

Middle Australia has strong words of advice to the Chairman of Selectors ahead of the third test in Ranchi.

India v Australia – Ranchi Test: What now?

Australia is down two Mitchells. V Kohli is hot under the collar. Test cricket is back.

Starc for Cummins: like for like?

Paddy hope Pat Cummins is the business. The implications of the tour of India and the Ashes are mouth watering.

India v Australia – Bangalore Test: India fire back in ferocious contest

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?

India v Australia – Bangalore Test, Day 4: Beware the headless snake

David Wilson pieces together a match that he missed entirely. But he needs help. What is this headless snake that kills? What is this creature felled by a headless snake?

An open letter from Australia

Dear Mitch …

India v Australia: Bangalore Test, Day 2 – A Tale Of Two Marshes

There are two Marshes. Shaun the oft-injured master of inconsistency. And Shaun the patient, stylish, gifted grafter.

India v Australia: Bangalore Test, Day One – Who would have thought?

Australia blitzed India with the ball for the third innings in a row, bowling them out for 189 on the first day of action. Jan Courtin was very impressed with Lyon after his brilliant figures of 8/50.

India v Australia – Bangalore Test: Preview

The second Test between Australia and India kicks off tomorrow and Matthew Naqvi previews the action. Will we see a change at the selection table for Australia?