Almanac Teams: Bangladesh, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe debuts

January 27, 2025 by 3 Comments

Rodney Boyd’s latest cricket Test debuts teams concern a melange of players from Australia, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

Almanac Teams: Debut Tests in Pakistan/United Arab Emirates/Lord’s

January 20, 2025 by 5 Comments

From India to Pakistan (with diversions to the UAE and UK along the way), Rodney Boyd has collated two sides of men’s Test cricketers who debuted while Australia was on tour.

‘Excuse me, Fellahs,…’ by Simone Kerwin

January 16, 2025 by 2 Comments

Simone Kerwin is a guest writer on KB Hill’s blog ‘On Reflection’. She offers a poignant tale of a player from the old days who is inspired by a pair of old cricket gloves.

Almanac Cricket: ACS – Women’s Ashes Summer Brunch

January 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment

‘Women’s Ashes Summer Brunch’ is the upcoming function presented by The Australian Cricket Society, and you are invited.

Almanac (Club) Cricket: A match for the ages

January 14, 2025 by 2 Comments

Adelaide Lutheran Cricket Club play in the suburban Adelaide competition. They have just played in a match which will be remembered for a long time. Skipper Parth Gohil reports.

Almanac Sport: A big year for Australian international sports

January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Are you ready for sport at its international peak? Tony Dosen clearly is as he outlines the biggest events and names set to light up 2025.

Almanac Teams: Test Debutants in India

January 13, 2025 by 2 Comments

After his jaunt around major Australian venues, Rodney Boyd turns his attention overseas for Test debuts – first stop, India.

Almanac Cricket: René Magritte and Jasprit and the young pup in the wake of the BGT

January 9, 2025 by 6 Comments

Peter Crossing finds a link between Rene Magritte, surrealism and Jasprit Bumrah. But the great series between Australia and India was not without its issues.

Almanac Cricket – Fifth Test: That was quick by Les Everett

January 9, 2025 by 2 Comments

Les Everett was out looking for abandoned cricket pitches as the Sydney Test evolved on a bowler friendly track at the SCG.

Australian Country Cricket Championships: Queensland wins inaugural Maher-Ravenscroft Shield

January 6, 2025 by 1 Comment

Peter Argent reports on the inaugural Maher-Ravenscroft Shield played, to the delight of the Queensland and South Aussies cricketers, at the magnificent Adelaide oval.

Almanac Cricket: It must all be true, it was in the paper

January 6, 2025 by 1 Comment

Andrew Fraser introduces us to his four musketeers of ACT sports journalism, who all caught up at the SCG recently.

Almanac Cricket – Australian Country Cricket Championships: Outbacks skipper Coby Cornish

January 5, 2025 by 4 Comments

The Australian Country Cricket Championships are on in the Barossa Valley Jan 3-10. Peter Argent will have his camera and his pen at hand for the week. He starts here with a profile of the very talented SA skipper, wicket=keeper batsman Coby Cornish.

Almanac Cricket: Konstas craving and turning Pants by Les Everett

January 2, 2025 by 3 Comments

With a few amusing lines thrown in for our enjoyment, Les Everett recounts the Fourth Test with a focus on the multiple turning points that contributed to the final result.

Almanac Cricket: Boxing Day Test – Belated Day 3 report: The untrained eye

January 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Joe Sexton offers a different perspective on attending a day of the Fourth Test. Is watching it on TV easier to tell what’s going on?

Almanac Cricket – Boxing Day Test, Day Five: A Great One.

January 1, 2025 by 12 Comments

Dips offers his take on the body types of various sportspeople as he recounts the last day of the Boxing Day Test.

Almanac Teams: Sydney Test Debuts

December 30, 2024 by 4 Comments

At the tail end of an enthralling Test series, Rodney Boyd has set his team-building sights on those who made their debuts at the storied SCG.

Almanac Cricket: The beautiful nothingness of Test cricket

December 30, 2024 by 2 Comments

Kate Burke is one of life’s enthusiasts. As a thinker and writer she has many strengths across many disciplines, especially in Agriculture and leadership, analysis and planning. One is to find relatable situations and moments; she’s got a terrific eye for the sporting moment. She sent John Harms this email about Test cricket, an email that applies perfectly to the denouement of this Boxing Day Test today.

Almanac Cricket – Australia v India: Fourth Test, Day 2 – Australia consolidates

December 27, 2024 by 2 Comments

Citrus Bob Utber gives his thoughts on Day 2, when Australia took the upper hand in the Fourth Test at the MCG.

Almanac Cricket: The Top 10 Boxing Day Tests – Part 2

December 27, 2024 by 5 Comments

Tony Dosen continues his nominations for his Top 10 Boxing Day Tests, and features Tests Number 1 – 5.

Almanac Cricket: Australia v India – 4th Test, Day 1: Cricket Snicks from Madras

December 26, 2024 by 9 Comments

Slammin’ Sam, what a performance! Citrus Bob Utber reports he was suitably impressed by Sam Konstas on debut with a fine 60 runs against the best of India on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test.