Historian and writer Bernard Whimpress can only take so much Steve Smith. He explains why.
The Ashes 2019 – Fourth Test, Day 4: A Question of Balance: On Bradman and Smith.
September 8, 2019 by 34 Comments
The Ashes 2019 – Third Test: This is where the test comes
August 28, 2019 by 14 Comments
Headingley 2019 was ultimately Ben Stokes’ moment. But other moments will present. John Butler hopes the Australians sense the opportunity.
The Ashes 2019 – Third Test: The (SA) Great Australian Headingley XI
August 22, 2019 by 8 Comments
With Australia confronting selection problems for Headingley, Dave Brown has the answer – go South Australian! He selects an eleven of historically great Leeds performers. Absolutely no state bias was involved in the process.
The Ashes 2019 – Second Test: The Lord’s blog
August 17, 2019 by 38 Comments
Australia come to Lord’s full of confidence. England must regroup. What are your thoughts, Almanackers? Have your say on the blog.
The Ashes 2019 – Second Test, Day 3: SPD Smith transcends to Wonderland
August 17, 2019 by 6 Comments
SPD Smith is 13 not out at Lord’s. David Wilson says: “It’s fair to say that SPD Smith now operates beyond the reach of human influence. He bats now in a kind of “Strawberry Fields Forever”/”Penny Lane” Double A Side zone.”
The Ashes 2019 – Pick the teams for the Second Test: he’s on a roll!
August 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Our competition to name both teams for the Second Ashes Test attracted a modest but high quality field of punters with the winner correctly naming all 22 players! Where have bragging rights gone this time?
The Ashes 2019: Could Morgan be a Brearley?
August 7, 2019 by 22 Comments
Bernard Whimpress predicted this, or at least thought about it. He was reminded of 1989. He has some observations of a fascinating Test and some suggestions for England else they may well be doomed to a 4-0 drubbing.
The Ashes 2019 – First Test, Days 2 and 3: England surge ahead, but don’t consolidate.
August 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell looks back on Days 2 and 3 of the Edgbaston Test.
The Ashes 2019: Call for writers
July 31, 2019 by 6 Comments
It all begins tomorrow night. With much uncertainty about both teams, this is a series where anything might happen. We’ll be doing our best to cover the 2019 Ashes, and would love it if you want to contribute.
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