“These tales of visiting woe just serve to reinforce that the Australian test summer was really all about us. Which, if we’re being honest, is how we generally like it.” John Butler looks at the test summer that was.
Australia v Pakistan: Second Test, Day 4 – And now the end is near (Apologies to Frankie S)!
December 2, 2019 by 14 Comments
Australia cruises to victory defeating Pakistan in the Second Test by an innings and 48 runs as reported by Citrus Bob Utber from the Adelaide Oval.
Australia v Pakistan – Second Test, Day 3: The Winter Game
December 2, 2019 by 3 Comments
On a freezing day in Adelaide Citrus Bob Utber watches the Pakistani tail put up a real fight, before being asked to follow on.
Australia v Pakistan – Second Test, Day 2 at Adelaide
December 1, 2019 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill reflects upon his old cricketing mate Neville Turner, ands wishes he could have been with him during the second day’s play at the Adelaide Oval to witness history making cricket. Neville would have enjoyed chatting about the day’s proceedings muses Phil.
Australia v Pakistan – Second Test, Day 2: Great day for the Aussies!
November 30, 2019 by 1 Comment
David Warner crushes the spirit of Pakistan with the second highest Test score by an Australian, 335no! Then the quicks come in for the kill! Citrus Bob reviews an enthralling Day 2 of cricket at the Adelaide Oval.
Australia v Pakistan – Second Test, Day 1: Ho Hum
November 30, 2019 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob dodges the emus and kangaroos as he drives from Mildura to Adelaide to take up his seat for the Second Test. He enjoys a day of classic footwork from two comfortable batsmen. But is it much of a contest?
Australia v Pakistan – Second Test, Day 1
November 30, 2019 by 1 Comment
Aussies off to a flyer in Adelaide but the question is, according to Phil Hill, who will be the first Pakistani to score a century? Bowling wise that is!
Almanac Cricket – On My Way to Adelaide
November 29, 2019 by 5 Comments
The Adelaide Test Match has always had a special place in Phil Hill’s heart since his uni days as he explains.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v Pakistan: Second Test – The Adelaide Blog
November 29, 2019 by 9 Comments
Australia are on a roll, whist Pakistan try to pick up the pieces. Will the pink ball make a difference in Adelaide? Feel free to join the discussion as the Second Test begins.
Almanac Cricket History – Australia v Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval
November 28, 2019 by 4 Comments
It’s a remarkable 30 years since Australia last played a Test against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval. Ian Hauser reviews their past clashes at Australia’s most beautiful cricket ground.
Almanac Cricket History – A year of turmoil, capped off in remarkably different ways: the story of Australia v Pakistan in 2009/10
November 28, 2019 by 2 Comments
The 2009/10 Test series between Australia and Pakistan provided challenges and opportunities for both teams. Sean Mortell relives the Melbourne and Sydney Tests of that tour.
Almanac Cricket – (The) Adelaide Oval Test XI: a backhand for (the) Don
November 27, 2019 by 9 Comments
Dave Brown continues his excellent series with the ‘Best Australian XI at Adelaide Oval’, both all-time and then solely against Pakistan. For balance, he also includes Pakistan’s best at the same venue.
Australia v Pakistan – Second Test: Writer’s call up
November 27, 2019 by 4 Comments
The Second Test of the summer is upon us. Keen to pen a few words about the action? We welcome nominations.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v Pakistan: First Test Day 4 at the ‘Gabba
November 24, 2019 by 8 Comments
Spirited innings from both Babar and Rizwan were not enough for Pakistan as they finally succumb, losing outright to the Aussies on Day 4 at the ‘Gabba as Citrus Bob reports.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v Pakistan: First Test Day 3 at the ‘Gabba
November 23, 2019 by 4 Comments
Hans Solo, Obi-wan-Kenobi, trumpets, and the troopers are all a part of Day 3 at the ‘Gabba as the Aussies plunder the Pakistani bowlers to produce a huge score as Citrus Bob reports.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v Pakistan: First Test Day 2 at the ‘Gabba
November 22, 2019 by 3 Comments
The Aussies are headed for a substantial lead in the First Test as they plunder the Pakistani bowlers at the ‘Gabba on Day 2 reports Citrus Bob.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v Pakistan: First Test Day 1 Review
November 21, 2019 by 9 Comments
Bob Utber reviews the first day of play Australia v Pakistan in the first test at the ‘Gabba after his long trip to Brisbane.
Almanac Cricket – Gabba Test XI: the greatest performance in the greatest match
November 21, 2019 by 6 Comments
Dave Brown kicks off the Test season by selecting his best XIs for both Australia and Pakistan, based on performances at the ‘Gabba.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v Pakistan: First Test – The ‘Gabba Blog
November 21, 2019 by 19 Comments
The 2019/20 Summer of Test cricket gets underway this morning at the ‘Gabba and the Almanac continues its practice of giving you the opportunity to add your comments via our rolling blog as play unfolds.
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