Kate Birrell is at the cricket at the MCG on this final day, waiting for the rain to stop, the covers to come off and play to begin. This is how she has been filling in her time.
Australia v India – MCG, Day 4: “The drums of India are beating…..”
December 29, 2018 by 2 Comments
The drums of India were beating early this morning as their team zeroed in for victory but a sensational performance from Pat Cummins has muffled their beat, at least for the time being. Citrus Bob reports on day 4 at the ‘G.
Australia v India – MCG, Day 3: “Who said Test cricket is dead?”
December 28, 2018 by 3 Comments
“Who said Test Cricket is dead?” Citrus Bob reports on an enthralling Day 3 at the MCG as Pat Cummins leads a magnificent fightback by the Aussies.
Australia v India – MCG, Day 2: “It was bound to happen!”
December 27, 2018 by 3 Comments
It was bound to happen reports Citrus Bob. The outcry from the general public and cricket personalities today about the state of the wicket at the G would match anything The Donald has to say in a State of the Union speech. Citrus reports from day 2 at the MCG.
Boxing Day Test – Melbourne Concrete and Gravel
December 27, 2018 by 6 Comments
Peter Baulderstone celebrates the return to a traditional Australian wicket at Melbourne Concete and Gravel. Premier Daniel Andrews has guaranteed that Victoria will hold the traditional Boxing Day wake for the rest of the millennium. Australia yawns.
Australia v India – MCG, Day 1: It’s Christmas
December 26, 2018 by 3 Comments
Why is it we stuff ourselves every Christmas Day? Citrus Bob ponders this question as he heads to the cricket on day 1 at the G before watching a sedate day’s play on a lifeless deck.
“I can’t wait to see us bowl, Dad”
December 26, 2018 by 1 Comment
The love of Test cricket, in fact all forms of cricket by his young son has been a joy to behold for Edward P Olsen as he explains.
Almanac Cricket – Interview with Jason Sangha
December 21, 2018 by 1 Comment
Following Jason Sangha’s thrilling burst onto the Australian domestic cricket scene, Sean Mortell asked the former Australian Under-19 captain and current New South Wales player what it was like to break through and begin to make a name for himself in the cricketing world.
Almanac Cricket- Back to the Tests
December 20, 2018 by 11 Comments
Les Everett explains his return to watching Test cricket live.
Australia v India – Perth, Day 5: The Australians mop up
December 18, 2018 by 8 Comments
Bob Utber enjoys his stroll to The ARK and then watches Australia tidy up the Indian innings for a fine victory.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v India Test series: Thank god we met Kohli!
December 18, 2018 by 10 Comments
After a day of escalating inter-team on-field antics, things could be, and were, worse
Australia v India – Perth, Day 4: “It’s all happening!”
December 17, 2018 by 7 Comments
Citrus Bob reports on another enthralling day of Test cricket as the Aussies edge closer to victory over India.
Australia v India – Perth, Day 3: Brilliant contest
December 16, 2018 by 6 Comments
Citrus Bob is captivated by another superb day of Test cricket as the Indians do the best they can to get back into the contest. And should Virat Kohli’s masterful innings have been ended as it was?
Australia v India – Perth, Day 2: Tension in The Ark
December 16, 2018 by 4 Comments
Cirus Bob Utber makes his way to The Ark. He describes a brilliant, even day of test cricket, where the Indian skipper led the fightback.
Australia v India – Perth Test, Day1: A nose in front?
December 14, 2018 by 6 Comments
Citrus Bob reports from Perth on Day 1 of the Second Test between Australia and India.
Almanac Cricket: Pomborneit Cricket Club November Review
December 14, 2018 by 6 Comments
Catch up on all the latest happenings at the Pomborneit Cricket Club with the Bulls November review.
A meditation on this Australia. Australia v India: this near wild heaven
December 12, 2018 by 10 Comments
David Wilson leans on R.E.M. in this meditation on Australia, 2018 – the place, the idea, the “vibe” that represented Australian men’s cricket this past week in Adelaide.
Australia v India – Adelaide: An investor’s experience
December 12, 2018 by 4 Comments
Daryl Schramm spent the Test at the Test, looking for good cricket and signs of an improving trajectory for the Australians as he is off to see the Ashes series in England next year.
Australia v India – Adelaide, Day 5: Pessimistic Optimism
December 11, 2018 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell is expectant and more than a little nervous as he takes his position in front of the TV. He sees the Australians put up a super fight but the Indians claim victory.
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