Liam Grima is the Australian Cricket Society Scholar for 2026. In his first piece, he wonders how Steve Smith is not playing in the T20 World Cup.
Almanac Cricket – T20 World Cup: Some preliminary thoughts from the new ACS Scholar Liam Grima
February 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney Day 3: Australia in control
January 6, 2026 by 9 Comments
With centuries to Travis Head and Steve Smith Australia is in a commanding position at the end of play on Day 3 of the Fifth Ashes Test in Sydney reports Citrus Bob Utber.
The Ashes – Second Test, Brisbane: Day 4 – Aussies go two up!
December 7, 2025 by 5 Comments
With Australia running out convincing winners on Day 4 of the Second Ashes Test in Brisbane, Citrus Bob Utber presents his thoughts on the day’s play.
The Ashes 2023 – Second Test: Bodyline reminders
July 1, 2023 by 15 Comments
Historian and cricket writer Bernard Whimpress has had a few long nights watching Australia take the upper hand, with a little help from the Englishmen themselves. Here he presents some thoughts on how to hold a cricket bat when walking from the ground, the craziness of Bazball and the reminders of Bodyline. [Never short of an opinion is BW – JTH]
Almanac Cricket: Second Test – Australia v South Africa Day 2: Boxing Day Test
December 27, 2022 by 3 Comments
With deeds speaking louder than words, it was David Warner’s day, 200 runs in his 100th Test. His knock places Australia in a match winning position reports Citrus Bob Utber from Day 2 at the MCG.
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 2019 – First Test, Day 1: Celebrating Smith and a history-defining knock
December 2, 2021 by 2 Comments
With the First Test now a week away, we reprise Sean Mortell’s review of Steve Smith’s stunning, match-changing innings on Day 1 of the Edgbaston Test of the 2019 Ashes series.
Australia v India – Second Test Day 3: India close on a remarkable revival
December 29, 2020 by 12 Comments
The Steve Smith symphony is out of tune, and it is leaving Australia’s batting badly exposed. John Butler reports on Day 3 at the MCG, as India closed on a series levelling victory.
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.
Almanac Cricket: ‘The Comeback Summer’ by Geoff Lemon
November 11, 2020 by 1 Comment
Geoff Lemon has a new cricket book coming out soon. Here are some advance details.
What is better for captaincy: confidence or arrogance? Or a bit of both?
February 27, 2020 by 16 Comments
Whiling his time away in the Arctic, Richard Marlow read Eddie Jones’ autobiography and contemplated the qualities of the various Australian cricket captains of the past 60 years. See if you agree with his appraisals.
Almanac Cricket – The all-time Australian men’s MCG XI: dodging the snorefest
December 26, 2019 by 4 Comments
It’s one thing to get the runs on the board on a flat deck, quite another when the game is in the balance. Dave Brown looks at the best men’s performances at the MCG over the years
Australia v Pakistan – Second Test, Day 2 at Adelaide
December 1, 2019 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill reflects upon his old cricketing mate Neville Turner, ands wishes he could have been with him during the second day’s play at the Adelaide Oval to witness history making cricket. Neville would have enjoyed chatting about the day’s proceedings muses Phil.
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.
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