Some nice weather-cricket writing from Mark Duffett in the Riverbank Stand (a good view out onto the weather sector) as the Australians fall and the Indians grind in the face of some tidy bowling. [Nice piece – JTH]
Almanac Cricket – Time to rewind: A recent history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia
December 16, 2020 by 4 Comments
To whet the appetite for tomorrow’s First Test, Sean Mortell looks back at the last decade of Australia v India contests in Australia.
Australia v India – Sydney, Day 5: School’s out for the Aussies!
January 7, 2019 by 10 Comments
Citrus Bob reports from a washed out day 5 at the SCG, and in his inimitable schoolmasterly manner appraises the form of the Australian team.
Australia v India – Sydney, Day 4: A Waste!
January 6, 2019 by 4 Comments
Day 4 at the cricket proved to be very frustrating as Citrus Bob reports.
Australia v India – Sydney, Day 3: Pink Day at SCG
January 5, 2019 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob was resplendent in pink at the SCG as he reports on today’s play and the Aussies’ ever dwindling fortunes.
Australia v India – Sydney, Day 2: The day the sky fell in
January 4, 2019 by 4 Comments
Fellow cricket lovers, you may say god save Virat Kohli but nothing will save Australia. Citrus Bob reports on a disappointing performance from Australia as India takes a stranglehold on day 2 of the Sydney Test.
Australia v India – Sydney, Day 2: Pujara and Pant produce punishing performances
January 4, 2019 by 4 Comments
Pujara, Pant and Jadeja produce punishing performances on day 2 to put India in the box seat of the Fourth Test in Sydney.
Almanac Cricket: Luigi returns!
January 4, 2019 by 1 Comment
Luigi the fruiterer has finally felt he has to say something about Australian cricket. He’s back – and he’s not happy.
Australia v India – Sydney, Day 1: India continue on their merry way
January 3, 2019 by 4 Comments
India are 2 – 1 entering the final Test of what has been a great series and in the long term will be seen as the series that changed the face of cricket for the better. Citrus Bob reports on day 1 from Sydney and asks who you think the top six players of the series have been.
Almanac Cricket: Two-Test tyros from the `80s until now
January 3, 2019 by 4 Comments
D.T. Hoban remembers the two-Test wonders for Australia. There are some names here you won’t have thought of for a while.
Australia v India – MCG, Day 5: “All over Red Rover!”
December 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
All the talk overnight has been about the performance of Pat Cummins yesterday and the likely hood of changes for the 4th Test in Sydney. Citrus Bob presents his insights on Day 5 at the ‘G while waiting for the rain to clear, and eventually, India’s well deserved victory.
Almanac Art: Waiting for play to start at the MCG
December 30, 2018 by 4 Comments
Kate Birrell is at the cricket at the MCG on this final day, waiting for the rain to stop, the covers to come off and play to begin. This is how she has been filling in her time.
Australia v India – MCG, Day 4: “The drums of India are beating…..”
December 29, 2018 by 2 Comments
The drums of India were beating early this morning as their team zeroed in for victory but a sensational performance from Pat Cummins has muffled their beat, at least for the time being. Citrus Bob reports on day 4 at the ‘G.
Australia v India – MCG, Day 3: “Who said Test cricket is dead?”
December 28, 2018 by 3 Comments
“Who said Test Cricket is dead?” Citrus Bob reports on an enthralling Day 3 at the MCG as Pat Cummins leads a magnificent fightback by the Aussies.
Australia v India – MCG, Day 2: “It was bound to happen!”
December 27, 2018 by 3 Comments
It was bound to happen reports Citrus Bob. The outcry from the general public and cricket personalities today about the state of the wicket at the G would match anything The Donald has to say in a State of the Union speech. Citrus reports from day 2 at the MCG.
Boxing Day Test – Melbourne Concrete and Gravel
December 27, 2018 by 6 Comments
Peter Baulderstone celebrates the return to a traditional Australian wicket at Melbourne Concete and Gravel. Premier Daniel Andrews has guaranteed that Victoria will hold the traditional Boxing Day wake for the rest of the millennium. Australia yawns.
Australia v India – MCG, Day 1: It’s Christmas
December 26, 2018 by 3 Comments
Why is it we stuff ourselves every Christmas Day? Citrus Bob ponders this question as he heads to the cricket on day 1 at the G before watching a sedate day’s play on a lifeless deck.
Almanac Cricket- Back to the Tests
December 20, 2018 by 11 Comments
Les Everett explains his return to watching Test cricket live.
Australia v India – Perth, Day 5: The Australians mop up
December 18, 2018 by 8 Comments
Bob Utber enjoys his stroll to The ARK and then watches Australia tidy up the Indian innings for a fine victory.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v India Test series: Thank god we met Kohli!
December 18, 2018 by 10 Comments
After a day of escalating inter-team on-field antics, things could be, and were, worse
Australia v India – Perth, Day 4: “It’s all happening!”
December 17, 2018 by 7 Comments
Citrus Bob reports on another enthralling day of Test cricket as the Aussies edge closer to victory over India.
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