Citrus Bob gives us his views on (a) delayed entry, (b) the absence of statistics on plinths, (c) West Indies cash-takers, (d) the size of the crowd and (e) solid Sandgroper partnerships, as the Australians cut loose. [Ed: We reprise Bob’s report from the previous series between the two teams in 2015/6. Remarkably similar beginning to the test.]
Almanac Cricket – Sheffield Shield Round 2: Are we any the wiser?
October 24, 2019 by 5 Comments
Round 2 of the Sheffield Shield season did little to clarify Australia’s First Test team. Based on results so far, Ian Hauser takes a stab at a possible line-up for the Gabba next month.
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 – Sydney, Day 3: Pink Day at SCG
January 5, 2019 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob was resplendent in pink at the SCG as he reports on today’s play and the Aussies’ ever dwindling fortunes.
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 – Perth Test, Day1: A nose in front?
December 14, 2018 by 6 Comments
Citrus Bob reports from Perth on Day 1 of the Second Test between Australia and India.
Australia v India – Adelaide, Day 4: Same, same but different
December 10, 2018 by 4 Comments
Final year high school student Sean Mortell is trying to cope with change – in the commentary box and on the cricket field. This is his Day 4 report of proceedings at the Adelaide Oval which have left Australia with a massive fight on their hands. [Great line about honesty Sean! – Ed]
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.
A day in the life of Australian cricket
October 18, 2018 by 4 Comments
17 October 2018 – just another day in the life of Australian cricket. What did it tell us? Here are a few thoughts.
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.
The Ashes – Adelaide Test: Aussies one hand on the urn
December 7, 2017 by 23 Comments
Rulebook hands out the brickbats and bouquets from the Adelaide Oval test. Does anyone do social test cricket better than Adelaide?
The Ashes – Second Test, Day 2: Shaun’s Big Day Out
December 4, 2017 by 20 Comments
England may be trying to huff and puff but the Australian house has not blown down – in fact it remains rock solid thanks to the patient innings of Shaun Marsh and support of the middle to lower order. John Butler makes some astute observations about conditions and attitudes.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 1: Is this the new Brisbane?
November 23, 2017 by 5 Comments
Hot off the press – Citrus Bob’s report from Day 1 at the Gabba
Ashes Preview: Ashes Before the Fire?
November 22, 2017 by 14 Comments
Test cricket is back, and even if, according to John Butler, two mediocre teams face off in a contest always laden with historic baggage, it is still important to the psyche of both nations. The end result will have huge consequence to the careers of many, both on and off the field reports John.
India v Australia Test Series
April 15, 2017 by 1 Comment
Aidan Hammond wraps up the recent India v Australia Test Series.
Round 1 Preview: And to all a very good night – Grand Final
March 23, 2017 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli with his thoughts on the 3rd Test in India and a twilight Grand Final, as well as his previews of this week’s Round 1 AFL fixtures and racing action in Sydney and Melbourne.
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