In his Almanac debut, drawing on the wisdom of Hillaire Belloc, Tim Goddard argues that the English Test team has attempted to pull off a reverse cricketing Copernican Revolution. [Welcome Tim – Ed]
The Ashes (in song): ‘We won The Ashes’ (Glenn Butcher)
December 24, 2025 by 4 Comments
Poet and song-writer Glenn Butcher at his lyrical best with this number.
The Ashes – Second Test, Brisbane Day 1: Alex Carey as Sam Gamgee
December 10, 2025 by 9 Comments
e.regnans relives Alex Carey’s mesmerising wicketkeeping performance in Brisbane.
The Ashes – Second Test, Brisbane Day 4: Too little too late from England
December 8, 2025 by 3 Comments
Australia count the victories. England count the lost opportunities. John Butler counts the score.
The Ashes – Second Test, Brisbane: Day 4 – Aussies go two up!
December 7, 2025 by 5 Comments
With Australia running out convincing winners on Day 4 of the Second Ashes Test in Brisbane, Citrus Bob Utber presents his thoughts on the day’s play.
The Ashes – Skill and Execution
December 7, 2025 by 7 Comments
Reflecting back to his time of competitive cricket reminded Dips O’Donnell of his childhood awe of the skills of Test cricketers which is now further reignited during the current Ashes series.
The Ashes – Second Test, Brisbane: Day 3 – Mitch Starc! You Beauty!
December 7, 2025 by 3 Comments
Dan Lonergan reports on Day 3 of the Gabba Test, lauding the performance of the Australians, especially Mitchell Starc, and wonders whether the Englishmen are capable of adjusting their approach.
The Ashes – Second Test: Cricket Snicks 3 with Citrus Bob
December 6, 2025 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber presents Cricket Snicks No. 3 with his thoughts on all things cricket offered in his forthright style.
The Ashes – Second Test, Brisbane: Day 2 – A ‘catch of the Series’ conundrum
December 6, 2025 by 3 Comments
Heather Lee presents her report for Day 2 of the Ashes Test from Brisbane where England will rue all their dropped catches as Australia leads by 44 runs with 4 wickets in hand.
The Ashes – Second Test: Cricket Snicks 2 with Citrus Bob
December 5, 2025 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber presents his second ‘Cricket Snicks’ highlighting his thoughts and observations from the current Test.
The Ashes – Second Test, Brisbane: Day 1 – Thank you Australia!
December 5, 2025 by 3 Comments
Joe Root scores his maiden Test century in Australia as England fight back and place themselves in a good position at the end of Day 1 reports Citrus Bob Utber.
The Ashes – Second Test: Brisbane preview
December 4, 2025 by 6 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber presents his thoughts in the lead-up to the Second Test in Brisbane.
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