Peter Crossing finds a link between Rene Magritte, surrealism and Jasprit Bumrah. But the great series between Australia and India was not without its issues.
Almanac Cricket: René Magritte and Jasprit and the young pup in the wake of the BGT
January 9, 2025 by 6 Comments
Almanac Cricket – Fifth Test: That was quick by Les Everett
January 9, 2025 by 2 Comments
Les Everett was out looking for abandoned cricket pitches as the Sydney Test evolved on a bowler friendly track at the SCG.
Almanac Cricket: It must all be true, it was in the paper
January 6, 2025 by 1 Comment
Andrew Fraser introduces us to his four musketeers of ACT sports journalism, who all caught up at the SCG recently.
Almanac Cricket: Konstas craving and turning Pants by Les Everett
January 2, 2025 by 3 Comments
With a few amusing lines thrown in for our enjoyment, Les Everett recounts the Fourth Test with a focus on the multiple turning points that contributed to the final result.
Almanac Cricket: Boxing Day Test – Belated Day 3 report: The untrained eye
January 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Joe Sexton offers a different perspective on attending a day of the Fourth Test. Is watching it on TV easier to tell what’s going on?
Almanac Cricket – Boxing Day Test, Day Five: A Great One.
January 1, 2025 by 12 Comments
Dips offers his take on the body types of various sportspeople as he recounts the last day of the Boxing Day Test.
Almanac Cricket: The beautiful nothingness of Test cricket
December 30, 2024 by 2 Comments
Kate Burke is one of life’s enthusiasts. As a thinker and writer she has many strengths across many disciplines, especially in Agriculture and leadership, analysis and planning. One is to find relatable situations and moments; she’s got a terrific eye for the sporting moment. She sent John Harms this email about Test cricket, an email that applies perfectly to the denouement of this Boxing Day Test today.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v India: Fourth Test, Day 2 – Australia consolidates
December 27, 2024 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber gives his thoughts on Day 2, when Australia took the upper hand in the Fourth Test at the MCG.
Almanac Cricket: Australia v India – 4th Test, Day 1: Cricket Snicks from Madras
December 26, 2024 by 9 Comments
Slammin’ Sam, what a performance! Citrus Bob Utber reports he was suitably impressed by Sam Konstas on debut with a fine 60 runs against the best of India on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test.
Almanac Cricket: The Boxing Day MCG Test turns 50 – A Footy Almanac debutant remembers
December 24, 2024 by 5 Comments
Tony Dosen opens the batting with his Footy Almanac debut by reflecting on the history of, and the 50th Anniversary of the Boxing Day Test. [Welcome to crease Tony – may there be many runs for the Footy Almanac! – Ed.]
Almanac Cricket – Third Test: Six long wet days
December 22, 2024 by 2 Comments
Les Everett gives a potted summary of the Third Test which was always about the rain.
Almanac Cricket: Second Test – Woke up call for India?
December 11, 2024 by 2 Comments
In hospital for a procedure, Les Everett manages to remain updated with the latest scores and his thoughts from the Second Test in Adelaide.
Almanac Cricket: Australia v India – Second Test Adelaide Day 3: Final cricket snicks
December 8, 2024 by 3 Comments
It was an exhilarating Second Test in Adelaide reports Citrus Bob Utber but the Aussies were too good as they cruised to an easy win over India.
Almanac Cricket: Mitch Marsh Walks
December 8, 2024 by 2 Comments
James Woodroofe offers his informed take on why Mitch Marsh walked when the camera said he missed the ball. Ah, the tech wizardry!
Almanac Cricket: Australia v India – Second Test Adelaide Day 2: Cricket Snicks
December 7, 2024 by 8 Comments
On Day 2 of the Second Test in Adelaide sees the Aussies in a commanding position as India struggle to 5/128 at the end of play reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Almanac Cricket: Australia v India – Second Test Adelaide Day 1: Cricket Snicks
December 7, 2024 by 2 Comments
Aussies hold the upper hand after Day 1 of the Second Test Australia v India reports Citrus Bob Utber from Adelaide.
Almanac Cricket: Digesting the First Test – Australia v India
December 6, 2024 by 4 Comments
Les Everett presents his thoughts about the First Test between Australia and India and how it played out.
Almanac Cricket: Cricket snicks from fine leg
November 29, 2024 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber has created some view points from fine leg as food for thought for cricket fans to consider as we head to the Second Test in Adelaide.
Almanac Cricket: India and Australia – Diverging Paths
November 26, 2024 by 12 Comments
Peter Baulderstone suggests Australia’s cricketing demise and India’s dominance in the First Test says a lot about the energy and direction of both countries economically and politically. As ever sport can be seen as an indicator for what we value and where we are headed.
Almanac Cricket: Australia v India – First Test Day 4 Perth: Climax in Perth
November 25, 2024 by 8 Comments
As expected, India has cruised to an easy victory against Australia in the First Test of the series as Citrus Bob Utber reports from Perth.
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