Almanac Cricket (Memoir): Falling towards Headingley

July 9, 2023 by 12 Comments

John Harms remembers 1993, and his trip to the Headingley Test with T.G. White.

Almanac Cricket – Gabba Test XI: the greatest performance in the greatest match

November 21, 2019 by 6 Comments

Dave Brown kicks off the Test season by selecting his best XIs for both Australia and Pakistan, based on performances at the ‘Gabba.

Referendums, Gilchrist and a record-breaking run chase – the Australian cricket summer in 1999/2000

November 4, 2019 by 1 Comment

1999 was an interesting time in Australia. Sean Mortell tells the story of a nation’s referendum and the connection it had with a famous Australian test match victory.

The Ashes 2019 – Fifth Test: Oval-teamie, The Oval Australian Test XI

September 13, 2019 by 5 Comments

Dave Brown has selected an Australian Test X1 based upon their performances playing at The Oval.

Almanac Cricket: An Australian Team of Ians

October 10, 2018 by 8 Comments

After reading Glen’s team of Ls yesterday, Almanac editor Ian Hauser put together his fantasy Australian cricket team made up of Ians. He had to co-opt a couple of extras.

Pub review: The Holdy, Glenelg South

September 4, 2018 by 8 Comments

As a XXXX Gold beer ambassador, the highlight for Mickey Randall was a XXXX function at the Holdfast Hotel during which he spent some time with former Australian cricket captain, Allan Border. Here is his account.

Almanac Glassware: Southwark Mugs

March 1, 2018 by 10 Comments

Mickey Randall has enjoyed a 26 year relationship with his Southwark mugs. Here’s why.

Almanac Novelty Teams: The Cricket Playing Martians are Coming

January 5, 2018 by 2 Comments

Roger Lowrey picks a side from the best cricketers he’s seen (since 1963). Will no doubt generate some discussion.

The Ashes: Forget England; Australian cricket culture is rubbish (Come gather ‘round people)

December 2, 2017 by 20 Comments

David Wilson with his thoughtful take on Australian cricket “culture”.

Almanac Cricket – One Test Wallies

November 21, 2016 by 14 Comments

With the latest round of Test selections and axings, Glen! has compiled a team of one test cricketers, can you add to his selections?

Almanac Cricket: UQCC – Interview with the Keepers (Part 2)

March 15, 2016 by 2 Comments

Tremendous. Ian Elks shares Part 2 of a cracking interview with three Uni of Queensland Cricket Club wicketkeepers to play for Queensland: Lew Cooper, Wade Seccombe and Chris Hartley. [With thanks to UQCC Old Boys Cricket News – Ed].