Rulebook cannot resist summarising the proceedings of the crazy Perth Test.
The Ashes – First Test: More cricket snicks with Citrus Bob
November 24, 2025 by 2 Comments
With the early end to the First Ashes Test in Perth, Citrus Bob Utber presents some thoughts surrounding the test with more of his ‘cricket snicks’ as we head towards the Second Test in Brisbane.
The Ashes – First Test: Day 3 – The day that wasn’t!
November 24, 2025 by 6 Comments
Heather Lee was due to present a report from play on Day 3 of the First Ashes Test match but Travis Head put paid to that! Instead, Heather reflects on the result and her younger cricket days amongst other things.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 2: Travball Compounds England’s Completion Problems
November 23, 2025 by 6 Comments
If you refuse to complete a deal, don’t be surprised if your opponent completes it for you. John Butler looks at how Australia claimed victory in two frantic days of Test cricket.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 2: England needs a Plan B
November 23, 2025 by 9 Comments
Sports commentator and lecturer Dan Lonergan joins our cricket writing group to cover Day 2 of the first Ashes Test in Perth. Dan thinks that the Englishmen need to rethink their Bazball or bust approach. (Welcome aboard, Dan – Ed.)
The Ashes – First Test: Cricket Snicks with Citrus Bob
November 22, 2025 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber shares a few thoughts that came to mind while watching the First Ashes Test in Perth.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 1: England On Top After ADHD Bat Fest
November 22, 2025 by 5 Comments
John Butler appraises a day of Test cricket that was more ADHD than traditional, a day when Australia’s weakness against good fast bowling was exposed for all to see.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 1: “England, my England,” said Captain Stokes
November 21, 2025 by 7 Comments
What a day of cricket reports Citrus Bob Utber from Day 1 of the First Ashes Test. For the purist it was a disaster, for the rest wonderful. The batting of both sides left a lot to be desired, but full tributes to Stokes (CB loves him) and Starc for his brilliant bowling.
The Ashes – First Test: Preview – Testing times in Perth?
November 19, 2025 by 3 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber presents his first Ashes report for the 2025/26 series with his preview of the First Test commencing on Friday in Perth.
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