KB Hill traces Wangaratta’s proud history in Melbourne Country Week cricket. But is it now all over?
Almanac Cricket: And who will line up for Australia in the Sesquicentennial Test?
February 2, 2026 by 9 Comments
Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes completes his year as the Australian Cricket Society scholar with a look at the likely composition of the Australian cricket side for the anniversary Test in March 2027. He has just one newbie. Your thoughts?
Almanac (Local) Cricket – Round 8: West Warrion v Colac
January 22, 2026 by 1 Comment
The regional cricket season has resumed after the Christmas/New Year break with West Warrion taking the field against Colac. Liam McCullagh reports on one of his not so good days.
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney Day 5: The Final Test
January 8, 2026 by 13 Comments
Citrus Bob sums up the play on Day 5 of The Ashes Test in Sydney which saw Australia score a comfortable win though not without a few nervous moments.
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney Day 4: All hail, the messiah!
January 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Jacob Bethell came of age on Day 4 in the Fifth Ashes Test in Sydney with an unbeaten 142 runs to record both his first Test and first class centuries reports Citrus Bob Utber..
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney Day 2: Travis Head does not need any prayers
January 6, 2026 by 5 Comments
As Russel Hansen reports, Travis Head certainly did not need his prayers in St Peters Cathedral before play as he heads towards another century on a day that saw plenty of runs scored.
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney Day 2: Root and Head show their class
January 5, 2026 by 1 Comment
Plenty of runs scored on Day 2 of the Fifth Ashes Test in Sydney. Joe Root scored a magnificent 160 for England while Travis Head is 91 not out for the Aussies. The game is evenly poised at the end of play reports Citrus Bob Utber.
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney Day 1: Root and Brooke dominate day
January 4, 2026 by 8 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber reports from the Sydney Ashes Test where play on Day 1 ended early due to the weather, with Joe Root and Harry Brooke steering England to a commanding position with their 150 run plus partnership.
Almanac Cricket: Bendigo Bank Australian Cricket Society Academy 2026
January 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Girls and boys aged 12 – 14 years of age who have some cricket potential are encouraged to apply for the next intake of the Bendigo Bank Australian Cricket Society Academy 2026.
Almanac Teams: A South Asian-Australian XI
January 2, 2026 by 17 Comments
The announcement of Usman Khawaja’s retirement from Test cricket has inspired Damian Balassone to pick a team of Australian cricketers with South Asian heritage.
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney Preview: ‘Vsqve ad finem’
January 2, 2026 by 6 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber presents his thoughts on the state of play in the lead-up to the Fifth Ashes Test in Sydney commencing on Sunday.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Melbourne Day 2: Citrus Bob’s Cricket Snicks – England, my England!
December 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Another Test match finished within two days of play with England winning a test match in Australia after eighteen matches without a win. Citrus Bob Utber presents his thoughts on England’s win in the Boxing Day Ashes Test.
Almanac Cricket: Ken Eastwood – entering the nineties
December 27, 2025 by 5 Comments
Ken Eastwood bobs up on trivia nights. He’s just turned 90. In the first installment of a two-part series, Mic Rees looks at his career.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Melbourne Day 1: Citrus Bob’s Cricket Snicks
December 26, 2025 by 5 Comments
It was an incredible day of cricket on Day 1 of the Fourth Ashes Test with 20 wickets falling as batters struggled to come to terms with the pitch and their own temperaments reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Almanac Cricket: A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014, Part 7: 1988/89 – 1998/99
December 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
With a declining population and after 44 seasons it was decided to disband the Woomera Cricket Association at season’s end in 1988/89. However, cricket continued for Woomera cricketers as David Turpin explains in Part 7 of ‘A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014’.
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 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: 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.
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