As Russel Hansen reports, Travis Head certainly did not need his prayers in St Peters Cathedral before play as he heads towards another century on a day that saw plenty of runs scored.
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney Day 2: Travis Head does not need any prayers
January 6, 2026 by 5 Comments
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 5: Citrus Bob’s Cricket Snicks
December 22, 2025 by 4 Comments
With Australia successfully retaining The Ashes after winning the Third Test in Adelaide, Citrus Bob Utber presents a few thoughts about the game and the upcoming Boxing Day Test.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 5: England’s Test winning drought in Australia extends to 18 as their Ashes campaign turns to dust….
December 21, 2025 by 2 Comments
Dan Lonergan reports on the final day of play in the Third Test in Adelaide which saw Australia have a comfortable win to retain the Ashes, while England’s Test winning drought in Australia is extended to 18 Tests.
The Ashes – Second Test, Brisbane: Day 2 – A ‘catch of the Series’ conundrum
December 6, 2025 by 3 Comments
Heather Lee presents her report for Day 2 of the Ashes Test from Brisbane where England will rue all their dropped catches as Australia leads by 44 runs with 4 wickets in hand.
Almanac Cricket: Australia v India – Second Test Adelaide Day 2: Cricket Snicks
December 7, 2024 by 8 Comments
On Day 2 of the Second Test in Adelaide sees the Aussies in a commanding position as India struggle to 5/128 at the end of play reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Almanac Cricket: NZ v Aust – Second Test, Day 2: Aotearoa Dispatches
March 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
It is dress up day on Day 2 of the Second Test in Christchurch as Marnus Labuschagne battles his way back into form only to be dismissed by brilliant catch ten short of a well-deserved century reports Dennis Gedling.
Almanac Cricket: NZ v Aust – Second Test, Day 1: Aotearoa Dispatches
March 9, 2024 by 1 Comment
Dennis Gedling reports on Day 1 of the Second Test in Christchurch with Australia holding the upper hand at the end of play.
Almanac Cricket: Marnus Out?
March 5, 2024 by 6 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber has a few strong views on the make-up of the Australian side and recent and current selection approaches. [He’s coming at you SPD Smith – Ed]
Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: Boxing Day Test – Day 2: ‘You Gotta Have Heart’
December 27, 2023 by 4 Comments
With plenty of wickets falling the ascendency is back with the Aussies after gaining the upper hand in the last session reports Citrus Bob Utber on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test.
Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: Boxing Day Test – Day 1: Melbourne turns it on!
December 26, 2023 by 4 Comments
Honours are about even reports Citrus Bob Utber from the MCG on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test Australia v Pakistan.
India v Australia – Second Test Review: An opportunity lost for the Australians
March 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Australians had their chances but the Indians fought back every time they needed to. Australian Cricket Society Scholar Kobe Jacobs looks back at the Second Test in Delhi.
Almanac Cricket: Second Test – Aust v WI: Day 1 – Citrus Bob’s report
December 9, 2022 by 6 Comments
Australia in a dominant position on Day 1 of the Second Test, Australia v West Indies in Adelaide with superb centuries from Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head leading the way reports Citrus Bob Utber.
Almanac Cricket: Marnus and the Nightwatchman
January 3, 2022 by 6 Comments
Some Marnus musings from Peter Crossing; he draws on science fiction and ‘mystic’ movements to help explain this talented cricketer.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Second Test, Adelaide Day 2: It’s becoming embarrassing for England!
December 17, 2021 by 6 Comments
It’s not quite embarrassing for England yet but it’s not far away according to Citrus Bob Utber as he reports on Day 2 of the Ashes Test in Adelaide.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Second Test, Adelaide Day 1: Australia in control
December 17, 2021 by 5 Comments
“Citrus’ Bob Utber takes us through the first day’s play in the Adelaide day/night Second Test with Australia in control.
Australia v India – First Test, Day 2: More experiences and observations from DJS
December 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Daryl Schramm is intrigued by the second day of the First Test between Australia and India and think that, from here, anything can happen.
Australia v India – First Test, Day 2: Another tough day
December 19, 2020 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber loves Test cricket and he enjoyed another gripping battle throughout Day 2 at the Adelaide Oval as the Indians fought back with the ball to poke their noses in front.
Australia v New Zealand – Third Test: Day 2 at the SCG
January 4, 2020 by 4 Comments
Marnus Labuschagne scores his first double century but honours are about even on Day 2 of the Third Test Aust v NZ reports Liam Hauser.
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