Dan Lonergan previews the upcoming Boxing Day Ashes Test presenting some interesting thoughts on the ‘preparedness’ of England’s team, and in particular, possible selection changes for both sides.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Melbourne: Preview – Under prepared, over prepared! Has England really prepared at all?
December 22, 2025 by 5 Comments
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 5: Citrus Bob’s Cricket Snicks
December 22, 2025 by 4 Comments
With Australia successfully retaining The Ashes after winning the Third Test in Adelaide, Citrus Bob Utber presents a few thoughts about the game and the upcoming Boxing Day Test.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide: The Cinders – The Ashes as nostalgia band?
December 22, 2025 by 6 Comments
Peter Baulderstone thinks The Ashes are a nostalgia act we watch out of habit – like much modern professional sport and entertainment. Is Test Cricket not what it’s cracked up to be – or is PB?
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 5: England’s Test winning drought in Australia extends to 18 as their Ashes campaign turns to dust….
December 21, 2025 by 2 Comments
Dan Lonergan reports on the final day of play in the Third Test in Adelaide which saw Australia have a comfortable win to retain the Ashes, while England’s Test winning drought in Australia is extended to 18 Tests.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 4: The stumping
December 21, 2025 by 7 Comments
E. regnans on a moment in a Test match, albeit a significant moment. [Contains traces of poetry – JTH]
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 4: At last but unfortunately least
December 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Where to now Bazball? Citrus Bob Utber ponders that question at the end of play on Day 4 of the Third Test in Adelaide with the Aussies four wickets away from retaining the Ashes.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 3: A report from The Governor’s pew (and another century for a South Australian).
December 20, 2025 by 9 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard fronted up for Day 1 of the Adelaide Test and followed up with Day 3. The Queenslander found himself immersed in a very South Australian experience. And he wound up in The Governor’s pew in St Peter’s Cathedral.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 3: Piping Shrikes at it again
December 19, 2025 by 5 Comments
It was a great day for Australia on Day 3 of the Ashes Test in Adelaide with the batting of Croweaters Carey and Head leading the charge towards an Australian victory reports Citrus Bob Utber.
The Ashes – Third Test: More Snicko Controversy
December 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Middle Australia analyses the various questions involved in the controversial Snicko decision which favoured Australians Alex Carey on Day 1 of the Third Test.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 2: Mad Dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun
December 18, 2025 by 3 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber reports on a grafting Day 2 of the Third Ashes Test in Adelaide, with the Aussies well on top.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 1: Sliding doors slid in Adelaide on the opening day
December 18, 2025 by 2 Comments
Dan Lonergan casts his eye across the intriguing first day of the Adelaide Test, including his thoughts on the career of Alex Carey. Kevin Sheedy, it seems, is a good judge.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 1: Things exist without knowledge
December 18, 2025 by 3 Comments
E.regnans and his imaginary horse Clarrie Grimmett took in a confusing, but wonderful, first day of the Third Test at Adelaide Oval.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 1: Arise King Carey
December 17, 2025 by 10 Comments
It was a day of ebb and flow cricket reports Citrus Bob Utber from Adelaide on Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test with home boy Alex Carey making a wonderful century.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 1: Smith out ill, Uzzie makes the most of a reprieve and Carey thrills his local crowd
December 17, 2025 by 8 Comments
Mark Duffett reflects on Day 1 of the Third Test where Steve Smith was a late withdrawal, Usman Khawaja made the most of his return and Alex Carey thrilled his home crowd.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Preview: Australia to secure an early Christmas present
December 16, 2025 by 1 Comment
In his preview of the Adelaide Test, Dan Lonergan argues that the misguided Poms are almost no chance of turning things around in this Ashes series.
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.
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