Great win to the Aussies magnificently steered to victory by Alex Carey and Pat Cummins reports Dennis Gedling in his Aotearoa Dispatch.
Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: Boxing Day Test – Day 3: The pendulum swings!
December 28, 2023 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber reports on an excellent day of Test Cricket on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test Match against Pakistan where he saw the fortunes of both teams swinging like a pendulum.
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: First Test – Day 2: With concrete
December 15, 2023 by 11 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber catches up with fellow Almanacker Peter Baulderstone on Day 2 of the 1st Test in Perth where Pakistan have made a fighting start to their innings.
Almanac Cricket: ODI World Cup – India October 2023
October 17, 2023 by 2 Comments
The Australian Cricket Society’s Literary Scholar Kobe Jacobs reports on the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, and the fortunes of the Australian team.
Almanac Cricket – A comeback for the Sheffield Shield?
October 16, 2019 by 7 Comments
What did we learn from the first Round of the Marsh Sheffield Shield competition last weekend? Ian Hauser found that it left him with more questions than answers.
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.
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 India – Sydney, Day 5: School’s out for the Aussies!
January 7, 2019 by 10 Comments
Citrus Bob reports from a washed out day 5 at the SCG, and in his inimitable schoolmasterly manner appraises the form of the Australian team.
Australia v India – MCG, Day 5: “All over Red Rover!”
December 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
All the talk overnight has been about the performance of Pat Cummins yesterday and the likely hood of changes for the 4th Test in Sydney. Citrus Bob presents his insights on Day 5 at the ‘G while waiting for the rain to clear, and eventually, India’s well deserved victory.
Australia v India – MCG, Day 4: “The drums of India are beating…..”
December 29, 2018 by 2 Comments
The drums of India were beating early this morning as their team zeroed in for victory but a sensational performance from Pat Cummins has muffled their beat, at least for the time being. Citrus Bob reports on day 4 at the ‘G.
Australia v India – MCG, Day 3: “Who said Test cricket is dead?”
December 28, 2018 by 3 Comments
“Who said Test Cricket is dead?” Citrus Bob reports on an enthralling Day 3 at the MCG as Pat Cummins leads a magnificent fightback by the Aussies.
Australia v India – MCG, Day 2: “It was bound to happen!”
December 27, 2018 by 3 Comments
It was bound to happen reports Citrus Bob. The outcry from the general public and cricket personalities today about the state of the wicket at the G would match anything The Donald has to say in a State of the Union speech. Citrus reports from day 2 at the MCG.
Australia v India – Perth, Day 4: “It’s all happening!”
December 17, 2018 by 7 Comments
Citrus Bob reports on another enthralling day of Test cricket as the Aussies edge closer to victory over India.
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.
Almanac Cricket – What’s your team for the First Test?
November 29, 2018 by 4 Comments
Who’d be an Australian cricket selector? Has our talent pool ever been so modest? The Almanac editorial desk selects its team for the First Test with a distinct lack of enthusiasm.
Almanac Cricket: A whiff of bedlam – Ashes’ Smoke to Fire of the Proteas
January 11, 2018 by 4 Comments
Dan Tooms advises (some) caution in assessing the Australian performance across the Ashes series – especially after watching the First Test from South Africa. [Note: links are working now – Ed]
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Day 3: The Brothers Marsh
January 7, 2018 by 4 Comments
It was hot in Melbourne yesterday – perfect for taking it easy in front of the TV, which is what Jack Banister did while sipping cool drinks and reading Gideon Haigh’s The Cricket War. It was a lot tougher for the English bowlers as the runs flowed for the Australian batsmen, some of whom were intent on booking their passage to South Africa.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 2: Cook’s Class and Stevie’s Stumbles
December 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Alex Docherty doesn’t usually do cricket. But he went yesterday and watched from the MCC members, only to be disappointed with the Australian performance.
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