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 – 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 Competition: Name your First Test team for The Ashes
July 30, 2019 by 15 Comments
We’ve had the ‘name the Ashes squad competition’, now we’ve got the ‘name the First Test team’ competition. Roger Lowrey puts it out there to Almanackers to have a go. But be sure to read the fine print – it could make all the difference!
Almanac Life: The value of a smile when life is a big issue
July 25, 2019 by 12 Comments
‘Over ten years, what started as a business transaction between us has morphed into something that can’t be costed. And demonstrates once again the powerful conduit of sport in the priceless act of human connection.’ Tess Pryor shares with us her poignant experiences with Craig, one of the characters of Lygon St.
2019 Cricket World Cup – Australia v South Africa: Old rivals still go hard
July 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Before Australia’s World Cup semi-final clash against England tonight, Sean Mortell reviews their last game against South Africa and details what may change for tonight’s line-up
2019 Cricket World Cup – Australia v New Zealand: A hard-fought, well deserved win
July 1, 2019 by 8 Comments
‘World Cup clashes with the little cousin are always special.’ There were great expectations as the 2015 finalists confronted each other at Lord’s on Saturday. Sean Mortell tells us the story.
2019 Cricket World Cup – Australia v Bangladesh: Slowly coming together
June 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell reviews another steady Australian win, as he is satisfied that the team’s balance is slowly improving throughout the tournament
2019 Cricket World Cup – Australia v Pakistan: Battling hard, doing enough
June 17, 2019 by 1 Comment
The mecurial Pakistanis have been hard to pick and Australia caught them on a middling day writes Sean Mortell.
2019 Cricket World Cup – Australia v India: Simply out-classed
June 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Australia faced their first set back in the 2019 Cricket World Cup against India last Sunday night. Sean Mortell wonders whether it was a necessary reality check.
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?
Australia v Sri Lanka, Second Test – Day 2: A smorgasbord!
February 2, 2019 by 3 Comments
Citrus Bob is treated to a smorgasbord of brilliant food, and a smorgasbord of runs by the Aussies as he reports on all the action of day 2 at Manuka.
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: 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.
Raving Rulebook 16
March 29, 2018 by 7 Comments
Raving Rulebook has plenty to rave about this week as he gives his take on the ball tampering scandal and the state of cricket.
Almanac Cricket: A common sense guide to sledging
March 23, 2018 by 9 Comments
Craig Dodson considers sledging in cricket after recent incidents and recalls his own experiences playing the game. Here he has put together some guidelines for what he thinks is appropriate on the pitch.
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