An appreciative Luke Reynolds casts his eye over the career of Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris, who was forced by injury to retire from all forms of the game.
Sabina Park Test – West Indies v Australia: Don’t worry about a thing
July 2, 2015 by 1 Comment
Who would say no to Test cricket in Jamaica? Not Joseph Ryan. A wonderful “I was there” account from Sabina Park.
Almanac Cricket: Tony Dell Standing Tall
July 1, 2015 by 7 Comments
Tony Dell is an Almanac supporter living in Brisbane. He played two Tests for Australia. His charity was the matchday charity for last year’s PM XI match in Canberra. It’s important work. Tony features in an article on PTSD – or as he prefers, simply PTS – in the Queensland RSL News sharing his experiences on coping with PTS after his return from Vietnam. A timely and important read in regards to Mens’ health
The Almanac (Manning Clark) Cricket Dinner – Thursday July 16 at the RMH
June 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Lord’s test is one of the special sporting occasions. If you are stuck in Melbourne, but want to mark the event in style then come along to the annual Almanac cricket dinner, on Thursday, July 16 at 6.30pm at the Royal Melbourne Hotel. The night will feature a chat with one of the grand elder statesmen of Australian cricket, Colin McDonald.
Almanac Cricket – Fractious Divisions: Selecting the First Ashes Test XI
June 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The 2015 Ashes series kicks off in Cardiff in just under three weeks time. Following a rout of the Windies in the Caribbean, the make up of our Ashes side presents selectors with some healthy dilemmas. Our good friend Cricket Froth selects his test XI.
Australia in West Indies 2015 and what to do about England: Wonderland
June 15, 2015 by 13 Comments
So many stories… with the Australians conquering the Windies, we look on towards the looming Ashes series – but who of the current squad will only look on?
Sabina Park Test – West Indies v Australia, Day 1: The continuing story of SPD Smith
June 12, 2015 by 5 Comments
A confused and doubtful E.regnans brings this story of Sabina Park Day 1, thanks to his ever-optimistic (and imaginary) horse called Clarrie Grimmett. Of course, yet again, the day belonged to Steve Smith.
Australia in West Indies: Roseau recap and on to Kingston
June 11, 2015 by 5 Comments
Ahead of the Second Test in Jamaica, David Wilson provides us with a re-cap of the too-brief First Test.
Almanac Poetry – Cricket doggerel: Hill; Midwinter
June 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Crankypete with some cricket poetry.
The Day of the Giants
June 6, 2015 by 2 Comments
Last night at the North Fitzroy Arms I met a bloke who was talking about Johnny ‘Mulga’ Shelton who played a few games for Fitzroy and has been a legendary figure around the bush for donkey’s years. I was reminded of Citrus Bob Utber’s mention of him a few years back.
Almanac Cricket: Ashes promo from Skysports
June 6, 2015 by 6 Comments
This is worth a look. Bumble: on fire.
Roseau Test, West Indies v Australia – Day 1: Impatience
June 4, 2015 by 5 Comments
It was a very very ordinary day of Test cricket in the West Indies. You couldn’t help but notice. And E Regnans certainly did.
Adam Voges – A Baggy Green hard earned and well deserved
June 4, 2015 by 10 Comments
Adam Voges made his Test debut overnight and Reggie couldn’t be more thrilled, as he explains what he has done to get there.
Test cricket: tonight a series ends, tomorrow a series starts
June 2, 2015 by 7 Comments
Test cricket tonight – England v New Zealand at Headingley; tomorrow into West Indies v Australia at Roseau. If you’re watching (there, or anywhere) add your thoughts here, and pen us a report.
Big Bash 2014-15 – Stars v Renegades: Who will rule Melbourne?
May 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Ben Myatt writes about last summer’s BBL Melbourne derby which was decided on the last ball of the night.
England cricket, May 2015: the tying of oneself in knots
May 22, 2015 by 16 Comments
E Regnans tries to make sense of the recent goings on in English cricket. As he’s tapping, away the Poms fall to 4/30 at Lord’s against New Zealand. To what topics have the conversations turned in the hallowed halls of the egg and bacon brigade. What of this man Pietersen?
Stories from Prison – ICC World Cup Semi-Final: New Zealand v South Africa
April 26, 2015 by 17 Comments
A unique perspective from a new correspondent “The Inside Man” who graphically describes the experience of four Kiwi prisoners watching the gripping ICC World Cup semi final at Eden Park from an Australian Jail. We all meet as equals on the sporting field.
From The Economist’s Intelligent Life: Richie Benaud’s Sounds of Silence
April 20, 2015 by 1 Comment
Tim de Lisle – former editor at Wisden – penned a touching tribute to Richie Benaud in The Economist’s ‘Intelligent Life’.
A 10 Year Old’s Trip to The Commentary Box
April 10, 2015 by 2 Comments
A gentle reflection about the day a 10 year old Wayne Ball made it into the Channel 9 commentary box at the SCG, and met his heroes. The time and generousity that Richie Benaud offered was the mark of the man.
Vale’ Richie: Memories and Imagination
April 10, 2015 by 5 Comments
True heroes like Pele, Senna and Gough need only one name. Most remember the commentary doyen, but Peter Baulderstone reflects on Richie the cricketer and the power of imagination.
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