The Ashes 2021/22 – Second Test Adelaide, Day 5: Aussies win as Lion’s tail fights hard

December 20, 2021 by 9 Comments

Citrus Bob Utber reports on the final day of play from the Second Ashes Test in Adelaide where Australia recorded a convincing victory over England.

Almanac Cricket: England v West Indies – First Test Review

July 15, 2020 by 4 Comments

Luke Reynolds is pleased Test cricket is back and reviews the 1st Test between England and the West Indies at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. The rain delay provoked some powerful and confronting TV discussion about Black Lives Matter from Michael Holding striking a chord with Luke.

Ashes 2019 – Fifth Test Day 1: Deuce; a topsy-turvy day of Test cricket

September 13, 2019 by 8 Comments

Seam Mortell sums up Australia’s day in the field on Day 1 of the 5th Ashes Test at The Oval. Some fine bowling from Mitch Marsh, but some easy chances put down lets the Poms off the hook.

The Ashes 2019 – Third Test Day 4: Wow!

August 27, 2019 by 2 Comments

Ben Stokes shattered the hearts of all Aussies with his history making magnificent innings reports Sean Mortell with his review of Day 4 of the Ashes Test at Headingley.

The Ashes 2019 – Second Test, Lord’s: Life (and Death)

August 20, 2019 by 17 Comments

Jofra Archer’s vicious bouncer that struck Steve Smith has produced a great deal of comment. Bernard Whimpress presents his thoughts about the act that has livened up the Ashes Series.

The Ashes 2019 – Second Test, Day 5: Momentum yo-yos, youth thrills

August 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Sean Mortell reviews Day 5 of the Second Ashes Test at Lord’s, a game the English nearly pinched from the Aussies.

The ‘Mankad’: conduct unbecoming?

March 26, 2019 by 15 Comments

What a lousy way to be dismissed! Ravi Ashwin “Mankads” Jos Buttler in IPL overshadowing Steve Smith’s return to international cricket. What do you think of Ashwin’s actions? [This new discussion is followed by Dave Brown’s piece on the issue from 2016 – Ed)

Almanac Cricket – Australia v England 5th ODI: At least it was competitive

June 25, 2018 by 5 Comments

England completed a series whitewash while Australia slept. Is this the series loss after the crisis that Australia had to have?

Australia v England – 2nd ODI: Selection Spin

January 20, 2018 by 6 Comments

Luke Reynolds reports on another ordinary performance from the Australians, but a rock-solid performance from the visiting Englishmen.