Barry Nicholls remembers his last innings and invites readers to offer insights into their last visit to the batting crease.
Almanac (Cricket) Life: Veterans’ Cricket
Here is cracking yarn from Roderick St. George recounting how he came to don the whites for the Mont Albert Veterans, a team of over 50s playing in the Veterans Cricket competition.
Almanac Humanitarian Life: Highlights in the history of international sport – Australia v India
A few years ago, Verity Sanders was part of a ‘Habitat for Humanity’ program to provide upgraded sewerage systems in a small village in Rajasthan, India. At the end of the project they were challenged to a game of cricket against the School XI.
Almanac Cricket: You are never too old to go to the nets
Dad shows he is still up to the task during a practice session in the cricket nets with his grandkids as his son Craig Dodson explains.
Almanac Cricket (Books): We all have a book in us somewhere
Craig Dodson reckons we all have one book in us. He recounts the story of his.
Almanac Cricket: Great cricket stories from the Footy Almanac vault
The Footy Almanac has published a treasure trove of many wonderful cricket stories on our site since 2009. Follow the link for a feast of stories.
Book Review: A View Of Australia From Fine Leg
From one Almanacker to another. Keiran Croker reviews Craig Dodson’s book, ‘A View Of Australia From Fine Leg’.
The Fieldsman in the Floppy White Hat
Fielding at slip on a windy day, nestled under your Greg Chappell hat, then hey! Damian Balassone’s version is far more evocative and poetic!
Almanac Cricket – A view of Australia from fine leg: Match 4 – Rupertswood Cricket Club
Craig Dodson’s cricketing odyssey reaches the birthplace of the Ashes.
‘Arvo Tea At The Cricket……..’ by Simone Kerwin
Simone Kerwin tells us about that country cricket institution, afternoon tea, the bounty that graced the tables and the kids who gazed and then grazed on what was left over after the players had had their fill.
Blind, Deaf and Clueless. Not Out, Hit Wicket
Resident Cricket Umpire Phil Hill brings to light the nuances of Law 27 Appeals and how it relates to a Hit Wicket decision.
Almanac People: Mitch Hannan
Paddy Grindlay remembers the day Melbourne Football Club’s new recruit, Mitch Hannan, ripped in a few quick overs for Woodend’s thirds.
Almanac Cricket: The Umpire Strikes Back
Phil Dimitriadis is not proud of losing his cool on the cricket pitch, especially when umpiring.
Almanac Cricket: Pink Stumps Day 2016.
Almanac is supporting Pink Stumps Day, what is it and how do you get involved? Read and find out!
UQCC Old Boys vs Antiquarians: A Very Greek Tragedy
On the 9th day of the 4th month, 2016 A.D, two combatants meet for the Siege of Henzell, one side would salute victory while the taste of defeat greets the vanquished. [A classic – Ed]
Almanac (Backyard) Cricket: Queensland conditions
The Bank Road Christmas Test did not disappoint. J.J. Leahy gives his analysis which includes a recognition of the man of the match – a large python. “Its sighting,” writes JJ, “attracted the attention of some of the neighbours who gathered under the poinciana tree on the front footpath to share a pitcher of Pimms, and observe the serpent.” [Photos included – Ed]
My Greg Chappell Hat
Mickey Randall salutes his Greg Chappell hat. [Classic recollection of an amateur cricketer and golfer and his hat. Brill – JTH]
Playing at the MCG
It’s everyone’s dream to play cricket on the MCG. Matty Q’s done it. Sort of. (A ripping yarn about local cricket)
Damian Callinan’s Advent Calendar : December 12th, ‘World Series Callinan v Anderson Cricket’
‘Damian Callinan’s Advent Calendar’ is superb reading and loaded with laughs. He’s been kind enough to share his recollections of ‘World Series Callinan v Anderson Cricket’ with the Almanac.
English village cricket – Stansted Park CC v Langstone CC: Eye-smiling
E. Regnans and family are on holidays in the UK. When the local cricket team is short ER finds himself selected and playing at a magnificent venue. [Good Luck to you ER – Ed]
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