Sean Mortell reviews Day 5 of the Second Ashes Test at Lord’s, a game the English nearly pinched from the Aussies.
The Ashes 2019 – Second Test, Day 5: Momentum yo-yos, youth thrills
August 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Ashes 2019 – Pick the teams for the Second Test
August 8, 2019 by 8 Comments
Let’s keep Roger Lowrey’s Ashes initiative alive by offering up bragging rights to the person who can come closest to naming the teams that will line up for the Second Test at Lord’s – yes, both teams!
The Ashes 2019 – First Test: Has Steve Smith Won Our Aussie Hearts back?
August 2, 2019 by 6 Comments
After Steve Smith’s century making heroics in the Ashes 2019 First Test, Anna Pavlou wonders whether he has won back the hearts of Aussie cricket lovers.
Almanac Cricket – Why Moises Henriques may be an Ashes smokey
March 14, 2019 by 7 Comments
Moises Henriques for the 2019 Ashes Squad? Dan thinks he’s a chance, what do you think?
Almanac (Australian) Cricket: Beset by crisis because the system is spoiled
January 11, 2019 by 11 Comments
This is the regression we had to have. In ironmike20’s life, Australian cricket has suffered three great crises and rebounded. This crisis is self-inflicted, but a setback is an opportunity for a comeback. The Aussies have done it before and can do it again a passionate Mike claims.
Australia v India Test series: Clouds and silver linings
December 3, 2018 by 9 Comments
If this summer’s Test cricket looks a bit grim, things could always be worse… but also better at the same time. Dave Brown looks at Australian men’s teams in transition over the decades.
Cricketers Without Pockets
April 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Cultural change is needed at the Australian cricket team and no stone should be left unturned…or pocket left unsewn.
A new kids’ book, inspired by #sandpapergate
April 7, 2018 by 2 Comments
As with any parent onto their 1000th read of their kid’s favourite book, Andrew Else decided, “I reckon I can do better”. He hopes all this cheating business hasn’t turned him sour…as he pens his thoughts in verse.
Round 3: Preview – Let’s just get to the footy.
April 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Wondering who to tip in the footy, or which horse to back? Sal presents his selections for your consideration.
Almanac Cricket and Footy: So, your team are cheats – Advice from a Bombers Fan
March 30, 2018 by 1 Comment
Bomber fan, Andrew offers some friendly advice to consider if your team has been caught cheating.
Almanac Cricket: Vaseline and cricket
March 30, 2018 by 5 Comments
Smith, Warner and Bancroft broke a nation’s heart when they broke the spirit of the game. Why cheat? Why destroy everything Test cricket stands for? Why destroy a nation’s psyche? Why try to ruin Test cricket? Ironmike tries to understand why.
Ball tampering at a time of renewal and forgiveness
March 30, 2018 by 1 Comment
At this special time of renewal and forgiveness, with regards to the ball tampering issue, we can only hope that time will prove to be the healer it is.
The Ashes – Fourth Test: Featherbed
December 31, 2017 by 27 Comments
Rulebook Ashwood sums up the Test Match at the MCG and doesn’t have a lot of nice things to say about the curator.
The Ashes – First Test: England fade away, Australia left in charge.
November 27, 2017 by 26 Comments
Rulebook gives a clear and concise summary of the First Test at the Gabba, and asks what the rising Australian performance, and the English fizzle out, mean for the rest of the Summer. He’s looking for your thoughts too. And he pays tribute to the memory of Phil Hughes with Darren Berry’s tribute.
Almanac Cricket: Picking Australia’s Best Ashes XI
November 16, 2017 by 9 Comments
Daniel Saunders selects his Australian XI for the 1st Test. Do you agree with him?
Add your team in the comments.
Almanac Cricket – Australia A: Who’s knocking on the selectors’ doors?
September 10, 2015 by 17 Comments
With the Ashes behind us, Brad Haddin and Shane Watson on their test careers, Crio ponders what the next generation Australian Test side could look like, after the recent Australian A tour to India
The Ashes – First Test, Day 5: Aussies Ease to Victory, But the Fire for the Urn Burns
And so it came to pass that Australia romped home by 10 wickets. But don’t worry – Callum O’Connor can see plenty to look forward to in this Ashes series.