This is an invitation for writers of Test cricket; all styles, all ages; to submit their observations and thoughts on the fifth Ashes Test from the SCG.
Almanac Novelty Teams: The Cricket Playing Martians are Coming
January 5, 2018 by 2 Comments
Roger Lowrey picks a side from the best cricketers he’s seen (since 1963). Will no doubt generate some discussion.
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Day 1: From The ABC and Others
January 4, 2018 by 7 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber, unusually for him, is watching the Fifth Test from home. This hasn’t affected his reportage however; like the ABC, he’s way ahead of the rest of us.
Almanac Cricket: Peace and war; a selection minefield – 1979-80 revisited.
January 4, 2018 by 39 Comments
Peter Warrington looks at what transpired in and around the 1979-80 Test series (England and West Indies toured that summer), the first series after the WSC split. Great memories. Intriguing analysis.
The Ashes – Fourth Test: Have a go you Mugs!
January 4, 2018 by 6 Comments
Malby Dangles remembers a slow day at the MCG Test in 1990-91 and considers the place of overly circumspect batting in this MCG Test just finished.
NYE in Adelaide Oval’s Bay 135
January 1, 2018 by 6 Comments
Micky and the kids, a hot night at Adelaide Oval’s Bay 135 for the important BBL NYE fixture, and would you believe it, the Zooper Doopers have been banished!
The Ashes – Fourth Test: Featherbed
December 31, 2017 by 27 Comments
Rulebook Ashwood sums up the Test Match at the MCG and doesn’t have a lot of nice things to say about the curator.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 5: Axes and Orchids
December 30, 2017 by 7 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber livens up a forgettable final day with his annual Axes and Orchids. [Congrats and thanks for five days of your lively copy Bob – Ed.]
Chappelli always knew when he nicked one
December 30, 2017 by 18 Comments
Pubxsutawney Pete takes on Ian Chappell on a point of logic, and has a swipe at S.K. Warne for good measure.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 4: A Spot of Gardening
December 29, 2017 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber reports on the truncated Day 4, with some news on the Richie trivia front and another tricky question.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 3: The Rivalry of the Century
December 29, 2017 by 3 Comments
Anna Pavlou gets her first look at Ashes cricket, from the MCC Members of all places. With a trip to the MCC Library included, she’s off to a great start! (Sounds like the perfect day to me, Anna – great stuff – ED)
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 3: A Cook’s Tour de Force
December 28, 2017 by 13 Comments
Citrus Bob’s Day 3 was all Alastair Cook’s.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 2: Catching up
December 28, 2017 by 14 Comments
On the field, Day 2 at the MCG surprised Citrus Bob Utber [and many of us – Ed]. Well played, Alastair Cook. Off the field, the MCG Test was also in good form.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 2: Cured of sentiments
December 27, 2017 by 7 Comments
David Wilson’s imaginary horse Clarrie Grimmett expected big things from SPD Smith on Day 2 today. As the broiling MCG played stage to those prepared to get the job done, enter messrs SCJ Broad, JM Anderson, JE Root and AN Cook…
BBL Heat v Renegades – Good, Ordinary Cricket
December 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
JB is left with the feeling he’s witnessed a good, ordinary game of cricket. Rubi, the cannons, sprinkler cam, robot cam, the music between balls, and so on, feels like a contrived attempt to convince him the BBL was more than what it was.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 2: Cook’s Class and Stevie’s Stumbles
December 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Alex Docherty doesn’t usually do cricket. But he went yesterday and watched from the MCC members, only to be disappointed with the Australian performance.
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