Almanac Cricket: Australia v West Indies 2015/2016 – First Test, Day 1: An exhibition of Sandgropers (Reprise)

Citrus Bob gives us his views on (a) delayed entry, (b) the absence of statistics on plinths, (c) West Indies cash-takers, (d) the size of the crowd and (e) solid Sandgroper partnerships, as the Australians cut loose. [Ed: We reprise Bob’s report from the previous series between the two teams in 2015/6. Remarkably similar beginning to the test.]

Adam Voges seeks advice from Steve Bradbury …

This conversation may or may not have taken place.

Almanac Cricket – Test Team of the Year: Did the ICC get it right?

Twitter is angry but Dave Brown examines the numbers for the ICC Test Team of the Year

You never forget your first cricket bat

Craig Dodson takes four year old Jack to his local cricket centre where he hopes to ignite some enthusiasm while kitting him up. Learn of the Kookaburra Kahuna and other cricketing delights. [Nice observation and memoir – Ed]

Day Zero: The Karl Liebenberg Incident

Sam questions the worth of umpires in this technological age.

New Zealand v Australia: First Test, Day 3 – Happy Alf Valentine’s Day

Citrus Bob on another enjoyable day at the cricket, highlighted by time spent with the families of many Kiwi players.

Australia v West Indies – MCG Test, Day 2: When conversation is the highlight

Citrus Bob Utber catches up with David Wilson (E. Regnans) at the MCG, as they observe the Australian dominance.

Australia v West Indies – MCG Test, Day 2: Beyond a boundary

David Wilson on MCG Day 2, social order, expectations, governance, cricket, competition and opportunity.

Almanac Cricket: The BBL and Test Cricket

The voice of youth as Paddy Grindlay reflects upon the lessons to be drawn from the summer of cricket thus far and argues for more day/night tests please, Cricket Australia

Australia v New Zealand – WACA Test, Days 4 and 5: Hmmm (it’s only the beginning)

David Wilson tidies up Days 4 and 5 from the WACA last week with seven key learnings.

The Ashes 2015 – Second Test, Day 2: Australians dominate at Lord’s

A great day for the Australians in the end, despite an early English fightback, as Citrus Bob Utber finally meets his nemesis.

The Ashes 2015 – First Test, Day 4: England Crunches Aussies

Citrus Bob has filed his analysis of Day Four of the First Test. It wasn’t pretty and Citrus calls for changes.

The Ashes 2015 – First Test, Day 2: Strong starts, weak finishes.

The Poms win the second day and Bob Utber is disappointed with the ill-disciplined Australian batsmen. He also leaves the pasties alone.

Almanac Cricket – Fractious Divisions: Selecting the First Ashes Test XI

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.

Roseau Test, West Indies v Australia – Day 1: Impatience

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

Adam Voges made his Test debut overnight and Reggie couldn’t be more thrilled, as he explains what he has done to get there.