Gareth Andrews sums up The Basin and the First Test against NZ
Howzat? Kudos for Kids’ Cricket
February 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Glen paints a picture of junior cricket in Laidley, Andy Bichel country, only thing missing is the zinc.
New Zealand v Australia: First Test, Day 4 – The Basin
February 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob shares his love for The Basin and details the action on Day 4 and final day of the Cricket Test in NZ.
New Zealand v Australia: First Test, Day 3 – Happy Alf Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob on another enjoyable day at the cricket, highlighted by time spent with the families of many Kiwi players.
Almanac Cricket: UQCC – Interview with the Keepers (Part 1)
February 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Wonderful stuff. Ian Elks shares Part 1 of a cracking interview with three Uni of Queensland Cricket Club wicketkeepers to play for Queensland: Lew Cooper, Wade Seccombe and Chris Hartley. The conversation covers WEP Harris, Thommo and even Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk [with thanks to UQCC Old Boys Cricket News – Ed].
They Call It Lord’s
February 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The history of Sunbury Cricket Club on the Yorke Peninsula is one of character and characters as told by Peter Argent
The Footy Almanac Manning Clark Cricket Lecture delivered by Dan Brettig.
January 29, 2016 by 6 Comments
Dan Brettig delivered the Manning Clark Cricket Lecture at the Clyde Hotel last night. Here is the speech (which was followed by a lively q and a on cricket in Australia over the past decade.)
MCG: My Cricket Ground
January 26, 2016 by 9 Comments
Anna Pavlou, aged 14, tells the story of her affection for and connection with the MCG.
The Ten Commandments of BBL cricket
January 25, 2016 by 12 Comments
Dave Brown leads the BBL05 tabernacle choir as he summarises the season in 10 lessons
Almanac Weekend Wrap
January 25, 2016 by 2 Comments
Keep up to date with this weekend’s Alamanc Sporting Weekend Wrap
Chris Gayle: Hitting across the line, or colouring only between them?
January 24, 2016 by 11 Comments
Michael Viljoen views the recent Chris Gayle incident, selecting a lens which offers an alternative view to the orthodoxy established by other lenses.
Almanac Cricket: How do the minnows grow?
January 24, 2016 by 3 Comments
Neil Drysdale looks at the cricket pond in which the Scottish minnow swims. What is the future of the smaller cricketing nations? And what place the Intercontinental Cup?
All out for 0. In 4 Overs.
January 23, 2016 by 11 Comments
The true story of the day in 1964 when Scottish team Ross County were bowled out in four overs for zero. What is your team’s lowest score?
How to Save ODI Cricket – Bring Back the Gold Cap
January 23, 2016 by 11 Comments
For the good of ODI cricket, the baggy gold must be returned.
When Scotland Defeated Australia. At Cricket.
January 20, 2016 by 4 Comments
While the Scots have never beaten the All Blacks or the Brazilian soccer team, they have recorded a win over the Australian cricket team. In 1882. Neil Drysdale explains.
A Scottish Test XI
January 18, 2016 by 10 Comments
In response to a question resulting from his excellent Bradman in Aberdeen article, Neil Drysdale selects a Scottish Test XI. Some very interesting names are included.
Almanac Weekend Wrap
January 18, 2016 by 9 Comments
Missed the weekend scores? Catch up with our weekend wrap.
Limited Overs Sixermania … bring back the Five and an end to Sixes!
January 17, 2016 by 1 Comment
Drawing on precedent, Demonymic proposes the resurrection of the ‘five’.
Scotland v Australia in 1948: Bradman’s Last Match in Britain
January 16, 2016 by 23 Comments
Neil Drysdale has tracked down two spectators who attended Bradman’s final match in Britain, the Scotland v Australia game at Aberdeen in 1948 (Superb piece Neil -ed)
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