Australia v South Africa – Adelaide Test, Day 1: The Mid-Strength on the Hill

November 25, 2016 by 11 Comments

Dave Brown takes in Day 1 of the Adelaide Test from the grass of the hill, recalling hills of Tests past

Australia v South Africa – Hobart Test, Day 4: Humiliation in Hobart

November 15, 2016 by 7 Comments

Citrus Bob looks ahead to the Adelaide Test after the Second Test debacle. The selectors could do worse than pick Bob’s XI (and already have, according to many)

Australia v South Africa – Hobart Test: Call for writers

November 11, 2016 by 3 Comments

This is an invitation for writers of Test cricket; all styles, all ages; to submit their observations and thoughts on the Hobart Test. All welcome. Nominate a day.

Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 5: Next gen destroy Aussies

November 7, 2016 by 7 Comments

Pat White suggests that a young South Africa, featuring Kagiso Rabada, have raised a two clear points with their stoic and skilful win in Perth.

Almanac Cricket: An Australian WACA XI

October 28, 2016 by 9 Comments

Dave Brown looks at the numbers, and some other things, to pick an Australian XI for the WACA test

Almanac Cricket – Citrus Bob’s Perth Test pre-game challenge

October 25, 2016 by 22 Comments

The First Test, Australia v South Africa, begins in Perth next Thursday. Citrus Bob lays down your challenge: pick the team in batting order (“before the selectors get their hands on it”).