In his enlightening article about the life and times of a cricket umpire, Matt Watson pays tribute to Queenslander Lawrie Musch, a dedicated and popular former member of the umpiring fraternity.
Almanac Cricket: Cricket in The Sultanate of Oman
January 30, 2023 by 1 Comment
Lee Harradine regales with a short snippet of bonding through cricket in Oman
The Keilor Sports Club: ‘The Country Club in the City’ (Part 3)
January 20, 2023 by 3 Comments
Nick Marshall continues his series about the Keilor Sports Club. Part 3 looks at the various clubs and organisations that are a part of Keilor Sports Club.
Balcony Banter: One Aim
January 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
James Walder from Mildura has attended almost 200 Test matches around the world, many at the MCG. ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber recently profiled James on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
Almanac Cricket: Two Test Team
January 16, 2023 by 6 Comments
Glen! gives a rundown of the men who have played cricket at the highest level for two different national sides. From Keppler Wessels to Mohammed Iftikhar Ali Khan Siddiqui Pataudi, there are several interesting stories within.
Border
January 12, 2023 by 14 Comments
Damian Balassone recalls an ODI match between Australia and the West Indies which he attended with his dad, and the anticipation of waiting for Allan Border to take strike.
Almanac Cricket: Wickets, plenty of them
January 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
Who’d be a bowler? Matt Watson takes up the cause of the workhorses, wizards and other ball-brandishing wicket takers who have claimed their places in cricketing history.
Almanac (Cricket) Humour: Viv on mystery balls
January 9, 2023 by 3 Comments
In his alternative cricket world, Viv Tufnell’s mate Naz is on the quest to develop a’mystery ball’.
Almanac (Cricket) Humour: Viv on fine leg and third man
December 30, 2022 by 2 Comments
Punxsutawney Pete takes us to an alternative universe for another tale in the life of cricketer Viv Tufnell, this time as a fine leg and third man fielder.
Almanac Cricket: Second Test – Australia v South Africa Day 4: Big win to the Aussies!
December 29, 2022 by 6 Comments
Australia wraps up the Boxing Day Test on Day 4 with a convincing win over South Africa reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Almanac Cricket: Second Test – Australia v South Africa Day 3: Boxing Day Test
December 28, 2022 by 7 Comments
‘Keeper Alex Carey scores his maiden Test century as the Aussies continue to grind the Proteas further into the ground reports Citrus Bob Utber on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test.
Almanac Cricket: Second Test – Australia v South Africa Day 2: Boxing Day Test
December 27, 2022 by 3 Comments
With deeds speaking louder than words, it was David Warner’s day, 200 runs in his 100th Test. His knock places Australia in a match winning position reports Citrus Bob Utber from Day 2 at the MCG.
Almanac Cricket: Second Test – Australia v South Africa Day 1: Boxing Day at the ‘G
December 26, 2022 by 4 Comments
Cameron Green shines with the ball as Citrus Bob Utber reports on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Christmas Day cricket
December 23, 2022 by 13 Comments
From ten years ago, Christmas 2012…
Luke Reynolds produced his finest pitch yet for his family’s annual Christmas Day hit, where the sole objective is to bat for as long as possible.
Almanac Cricket: The West Indies and the forlorn hope
December 19, 2022 by 8 Comments
After a blink and you’d miss it loss to Australia, Matt Watson looks back at the origins of the West Indies cricket side, their historic highs and steady downturn.
Almanac Cricket (Commentary): A word on that game by Les Everett
December 18, 2022 by 5 Comments
Les Everett’s auditory space has been invaded by Australian cricketer commentators’ use of a particular word.
Almanac (Cricket) Humour: Viv on Boony’s BBQ
December 16, 2022 by 3 Comments
The cricketing exploits of Viv Tufnell continue with his updated journal detailing his beef with his agent, and Boony’s BBQ.
“Another riveting day’s play at Stan Hargreaves Oval…’ by KB Hill
December 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill loves a visit to Stan Hargreaves Oval at Yarrawonga for both a great game of cricket and the delicious catering on offer. Recently he was treated to a cracker of a game – and a plate of scrumptious fish!
Almanac Cricket: Tests, T20s and that tall, slim bloke with the graphs and diagrams
Peter Crossing has a go at deciphering the state of the land’s premier summer sport through opposite ends – the traditional Test and the upstart T20, both under pressure at the moment for different reasons.