There are two Marshes. Shaun the oft-injured master of inconsistency. And Shaun the patient, stylish, gifted grafter.
India v Australia: Bangalore Test, Day One – Who would have thought?
March 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Australia blitzed India with the ball for the third innings in a row, bowling them out for 189 on the first day of action. Jan Courtin was very impressed with Lyon after his brilliant figures of 8/50.
Blind Deaf and Clueless; Wide of the Mark. Part Two
March 5, 2017 by
When is a wide a wide? Phil Hill has the answer.
India v Australia – Bangalore Test: Preview
March 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The second Test between Australia and India kicks off tomorrow and Matthew Naqvi previews the action. Will we see a change at the selection table for Australia?
India v Australia – Bangalore Test: Pre-game call for writers
March 3, 2017 by 3 Comments
India v Australia. Cricket. After a wonderful first Test in Pune, the second Test begins tomorrow (Saturday) in Bangalore. What can we expect? Nominate a day.
Blind, Deaf and Clueless: Wide of the Mark
March 1, 2017 by 1 Comment
Umpire Phil Hill clears up the notion of premeditated shabbiness and while doing so explains the concept of the ‘wide’ in cricket. [Vintage Hill – Ed]
India v Australia – Pune Test: What we learnt from Pune
February 27, 2017 by 10 Comments
Seven things Pete has taken away from the First Test in Pune including India’s horrible use of the DRS.
India v Australia – Pune Test: Shock result
February 27, 2017 by 14 Comments
Australia had a massive upset win by thrashing India in the first test in Pune. Steve Smith was a true warrior with the bat while Steve O’Keefe bamboozled the Indians with match figures of 12/70. Incredible. Where does it rate amongst the biggest upsets in test cricket?
India v Australia – Pune Test, Day 2: Fugazi
February 25, 2017 by 8 Comments
It is Smokie’s new all-purpose go-to word. But, for Australia, it has not been the “fugazi” that most thought it might be.
India v Australia – Pune Test, Day 2: Handbrake turns in Pune
February 25, 2017 by 7 Comments
Paddy Grindlay is eating humble pie as he reports on Day 2 of a captivating Test Match from Pune which sees the Australians in a mighty strong position.
India v Australia – Pune Test, Day 1: It just didn’t feel like cricket!
February 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Jan Courtin felt a bit let down by day 1 of the test match between Australia and hosts India.
India v Australia – Pune Test, Day 1: Skid marks
February 23, 2017 by 13 Comments
India on top. Australia skids on Day 1. And poor Matt Renshaw now knows that the sub-continental trots belong in a special sub-branch of living torment.
Almanac (Cricket) Satire – Indian fans may be a little overconfident
February 23, 2017 by 4 Comments
The Australian Cricket team are in for a world of hurt if the Indian crickets fans online are correct.
India v Australia – Pune Test: Call for writers
February 23, 2017 by 7 Comments
The 1st Test, India v Australia, begins in Pune on Thursday. What can we expect to see? Can you volunteer a day’s story?
Almanac Cricket: Julien Wiener takes on Japan coaching role
February 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Peter Sweeney chats to former opening Australia batsman Julien Wiener about the 2017 ICC World Cricket League qualifiers, Japan and facing Jeff Thomson.
Adam Voges seeks advice from Steve Bradbury …
February 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This conversation may or may not have taken place.
Almanac Cricket: Two reasons India will spin webs around Aussie batsmen
February 16, 2017 by 18 Comments
Pat White previews Australia’s upcoming test series against the world’s number one ranked team, India. Can the visitors score enough runs on the spin-friendly pitches or will the home team continue their dominance and put Australia to the sword?
Kapunda Cricket Club’s sesquicentenary: Ten made ducks
February 15, 2017 by 24 Comments
Mickey Randall went back to his home town of Kapunda where the Kapunda Cricket Club was celebrating its sesquicentenary. This is a brilliant weaving of past and present. Vintage Randall!
Blind Deaf and Clueless: Chuckers Part Three
February 14, 2017 by 10 Comments
Phil Hill delivers his third off-cutter in his cricket series. Take a look at the rules of bending the arm and what it means for modern cricket.
Almanac Cricket: Mad Dogs, Englishmen, and the Midday Sun
February 11, 2017 by 7 Comments
Jan and Marshall enjoy a day at the SCG watching Shield cricket in the Sydney heat. The Blues get the better of Jan’s Maroons but the serenity of the traditional format makes the day worthwhile. That and some luck with parking meters
Recent Comments