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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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.
Almanac Cricket – Marsh Sheffield Shield 2019-20 Season Starts Today
The domestic cricket first class season gets underway today with Round 1 of the Marsh Sheffield Shield competition featuring all six States in action. Familiarise yourself with the season’s Shield and Test match schedules.
The Ashes 2019 – Fifth Test: The Australian performance we expected, but barely got
With the 5th and final Test in the books, Sean Mortell gives us his overview of the last chapter of an interesting Ashes.
Ashes 2019 – Fifth Test Day 1: Deuce; a topsy-turvy day of Test cricket
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.
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