Sean Mortell reviews a Border-Gavaskar Trophy series which began as a disaster for the visitors, only to see them triumph in the end.
Almanac Cricket – Border-Gavaskar Trophy series review: A special effort disrupts Australia’s cricketing peace
January 29, 2021 by 1 Comment
Australia v India: Has Australia lost its way?
January 20, 2021 by 7 Comments
The series is done. Now it’s time for the post-mortems. Who better to deliver one than ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber, who reported on every day of this series for the Almanac.
Australia v India – Second Test Review: Inept Aussies lose a battle of intent
December 30, 2020 by 2 Comments
Where did Australia go wrong? Where did India go right? Sean Mortell offers his views.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 4: India finishes the job
December 29, 2020 by 5 Comments
Bob Utber was there to see India put the finishing touches on a series-levelling victory.
Australia v India – Second Test: Simply being at the G is what has mattered!
December 29, 2020 by 5 Comments
Jan Courtin recounts the trials and tribulations of getting to the MCG, entering the ground, and happenings within the ground but she enjoyed being in the crowd for three days of the Boxing Day Test.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 3: India close on a remarkable revival
December 29, 2020 by 12 Comments
The Steve Smith symphony is out of tune, and it is leaving Australia’s batting badly exposed. John Butler reports on Day 3 at the MCG, as India closed on a series levelling victory.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 3: India on top!
December 28, 2020 by 7 Comments
Not a good day for the Aussies on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test reports Citrus Bob Utber from the MCG.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 2: Rahane’s Timeless Ton
December 28, 2020 by 6 Comments
Luke Reynolds had the distinct fortune of attending the MCG for Day 2 with his two boys as Ajinkya Rahane put on a clinic.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 2: Rahane grinds Australia into error
December 28, 2020 by 9 Comments
Ajinkya Rahane let his bat do the talking on Day 2 at the MCG. By the end of play he’d decisively won the debate. John Butler reports.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 2: Skipper Rahane controls the game
December 27, 2020 by 5 Comments
‘Citrus’ Bob Utber reports on a Day 2 at the MCG where the Indian skipper took control of the game for his team.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 1: Australia’s defensive mindset does them in
December 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
India bounce back after their humiliating defeat in Adelaide with a sterling performance on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test Australia v India as Sean Mortell reports.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 1: A day for Deano at the ‘G.
December 26, 2020 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber presents his review of the first day’s play of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India including the fitting tribute paid to Dean Jones during the tea break.
Australia v India – Second Test Preview: Batting headaches
December 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Boxing Day Test commences tomorrow with India looking to bounce back after their humiliating loss to the Aussies in the First Test. Sean Mortell previews the match.
Australia v India – Second Test preview: A week is a long time
December 24, 2020 by 5 Comments
Test cricket returns to the MCG on Saturday for the traditional Boxing Day Test. After the extraordinary events in Adelaide, what might we expect in the Second Test? After all, a week is a long time…
Almanac Cricket – Australia v India, Second Test: Call for reporters
December 23, 2020 by 1 Comment
Citrus Bob Utber again invites writers to join him to report on the Second Test starting in Melbourne on Saturday. After last week’s incredible events in Adelaide, there’s sure to be heaps to write about.
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