Mickey Randall writes about the joys of a game of backyard cricket with his boys, and in particular, the workings of the DRS.
Australia v Sri Lanka, First Test – Day 1: Australia in another league
January 25, 2019 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob watching the Test in comfort at home with the weather temperature outside a mild 46 degrees is glad he took this option. From what he has seen in the first day’s play the “ordinary” Australian team is miles ahead of their opposition as he reports.
Almanac Cricket: Australia v Sri Lanka, First Test – does anyone care?
January 24, 2019 by 10 Comments
The silence is deafening at the Editor’s desk as we head into Day 1 of the First Test v Sri Lanka at the Gabba. Does anyone really care? Is there a scribe who will be our eyes, ears and analyst in the coming days? ((Or is this where cricket is at in Australia today?)
‘The Game-Changer……….’ – KB Hill
January 24, 2019 by 2 Comments
KB Hill is a seemingly endless source of heart-warming stories about local sportspeople who have really given it a crack! In this latest edition, KB tells us about Michael Newton, a man with an extensive sporting CV. (Great stuff! – Ed.)
Never give up the chase for a baggy green!
January 22, 2019 by 6 Comments
Another great yarn from Craig Dodson who can now proudly say he has donned the famous baggy green! Here is his story.
Australia Day, cricket?
January 15, 2019 by 34 Comments
Glen! discusses the issue of Australia Day by looking at its celebration during Adelaide Test matches. He invites a conversation around the concept of Australia Day.
Almanac (Australian) Cricket: Beset by crisis because the system is spoiled
January 11, 2019 by 11 Comments
This is the regression we had to have. In ironmike20’s life, Australian cricket has suffered three great crises and rebounded. This crisis is self-inflicted, but a setback is an opportunity for a comeback. The Aussies have done it before and can do it again a passionate Mike claims.
Australia v India – Sydney, Day 5: School’s out for the Aussies!
January 7, 2019 by 10 Comments
Citrus Bob reports from a washed out day 5 at the SCG, and in his inimitable schoolmasterly manner appraises the form of the Australian team.
Australia v India – Sydney, Day 4: A Waste!
January 6, 2019 by 4 Comments
Day 4 at the cricket proved to be very frustrating as Citrus Bob reports.
A night at the Big Bash – Taking one for the kids
January 6, 2019 by 12 Comments
Craig Dodson will take a bullet for his kids, however, under no circumstances will he put a Colonel Sanders Fried Chicken bucket on his head while watching a bunch of mediocre state cricketers hack it around the park in the Big Bash. Craig reports on a night at the BBL with his “scallywags”.
Australia v India – Sydney, Day 3: Pink Day at SCG
January 5, 2019 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob was resplendent in pink at the SCG as he reports on today’s play and the Aussies’ ever dwindling fortunes.
Almanac (Country) Cricket: The national carnival is under way in the Goulburn Valley
January 5, 2019 by 2 Comments
One of Australia’s finest bush sports writers and photographers (helps to be an all-rounder up the bush) Peter Argent has jumped in the old Magna and made his way to Shepparton to cover the national country cricket carnival.
Australia v India – Sydney, Day 2: The day the sky fell in
January 4, 2019 by 4 Comments
Fellow cricket lovers, you may say god save Virat Kohli but nothing will save Australia. Citrus Bob reports on a disappointing performance from Australia as India takes a stranglehold on day 2 of the Sydney Test.
Australia v India – Sydney, Day 2: Pujara and Pant produce punishing performances
January 4, 2019 by 4 Comments
Pujara, Pant and Jadeja produce punishing performances on day 2 to put India in the box seat of the Fourth Test in Sydney.
Almanac Cricket: Luigi returns!
January 4, 2019 by 1 Comment
Luigi the fruiterer has finally felt he has to say something about Australian cricket. He’s back – and he’s not happy.
Australia v India – Sydney, Day 1: India continue on their merry way
January 3, 2019 by 4 Comments
India are 2 – 1 entering the final Test of what has been a great series and in the long term will be seen as the series that changed the face of cricket for the better. Citrus Bob reports on day 1 from Sydney and asks who you think the top six players of the series have been.
Almanac Cricket: Two-Test tyros from the `80s until now
January 3, 2019 by 4 Comments
D.T. Hoban remembers the two-Test wonders for Australia. There are some names here you won’t have thought of for a while.
Almanac Cricket: Batsman or Batter?
December 30, 2018 by 5 Comments
When did the word batter take over from batsman in cricket vernacular? Citrus Bob is confronted by this question during a lull in the cricket at the ‘G.
Australia v India – MCG, Day 5: “All over Red Rover!”
December 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
All the talk overnight has been about the performance of Pat Cummins yesterday and the likely hood of changes for the 4th Test in Sydney. Citrus Bob presents his insights on Day 5 at the ‘G while waiting for the rain to clear, and eventually, India’s well deserved victory.
Almanac Cricket Comment: Luigi wants to turn history on its head and make cricket a game for footballers in the summer.
Luigi has been taking it easy over the Christmas-New Year period and has had plenty of time to think and chat. He’s hearing lots of ideas about cricket. He’s got a few of his own. This one turns history around. [Creative – Ed]