Citrus Bob sums up the play on Day 5 of The Ashes Test in Sydney which saw Australia score a comfortable win though not without a few nervous moments.
Almanac Teams: A South Asian-Australian XI
January 2, 2026 by 17 Comments
The announcement of Usman Khawaja’s retirement from Test cricket has inspired Damian Balassone to pick a team of Australian cricketers with South Asian heritage.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 1: Sliding doors slid in Adelaide on the opening day
December 18, 2025 by 2 Comments
Dan Lonergan casts his eye across the intriguing first day of the Adelaide Test, including his thoughts on the career of Alex Carey. Kevin Sheedy, it seems, is a good judge.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 1: Arise King Carey
December 17, 2025 by 10 Comments
It was a day of ebb and flow cricket reports Citrus Bob Utber from Adelaide on Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test with home boy Alex Carey making a wonderful century.
The Ashes – First Test: A South Australian on tour
November 26, 2025 by 11 Comments
Daryl Schramm makes his long-awaited Almanac debut with the story of his visit to Perth to experience the First Test of the Ashes series. [Worth the wait DJS – Ed]
The Ashes – First Test: Rulebook comes off the long run
November 26, 2025 by 17 Comments
Rulebook cannot resist summarising the proceedings of the crazy Perth Test.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v South Africa: A trip back to the Home of Cricket
June 16, 2025 by 1 Comment
Peter Argent had a last-minute chance to attend the Test Championship, so he jumped on a plane and lobbed at the home of Cricket to witness a tight contest.
Almanac Cricket: ‘The Test’: Season Trois: Episode Une
May 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Stone Cold Steve Baker casts his very experienced eye over the latest episode of ‘The Test’. Worth a read, worth a look by the sound of it, if for no other reason than to see how Cricket Australia is directing the narrative.
Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: Boxing Day Test – Day 1: Melbourne turns it on!
December 26, 2023 by 4 Comments
Honours are about even reports Citrus Bob Utber from the MCG on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test Australia v Pakistan.
Almanac Cricket: An Ashes Classic – Australia win day five thriller at Edgbaston
June 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Australian Cricket Society literary scholar Kobe Jacobs reviews Australia’s thrilling win against England in the First Test, 2023 Ashes Series.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Fourth Test, Sydney Day 5: An exciting draw as England survive
January 9, 2022 by 3 Comments
England displayed great fighting spirit on the last day to hold out for a draw in the Fourth Test match in Sydney. Australia always looked to be in the winning position but fighting innings from Crawley, Stokes and Bairstow denied them the win. Citrus Bob Utber reports on the final day’s play.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Fourth Test, Sydney Day 4: Khawaja’s majestic second century
January 8, 2022 by 4 Comments
Another good day of Test cricket with Australia firmly in the box seat. Khawaja – magnificent, and Green – what we have been waiting for. Citrus Bob Utber reports on Day 4 of play at the Pink Test.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Fourth Test, Sydney Day 2: Khawaja leads the way
January 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A magnificent century for Lazarus Khawaja saw Australia make 8/416 with England withstanding late overs from Australia. Khawaja’s 9th Test century sheet anchored the Australian innings with most of the batters scoring runs reports Citrus Bob Utber on Day 2 of the Pink Test in Sydney.
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.
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.
The Ashes 2019 – Third Test Day 1: Archer blitzes through, unlikely heroes hold firm
August 23, 2019 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell reports on Australia’s disappointing effort with the bat against some excellent fast bowling on Day 1 of the Third Test at Headingley.
The Ashes 2019 – Second Test, Lord’s: Life (and Death)
August 20, 2019 by 17 Comments
Jofra Archer’s vicious bouncer that struck Steve Smith has produced a great deal of comment. Bernard Whimpress presents his thoughts about the act that has livened up the Ashes Series.
The Ashes 2019 – Second Test, Day 5: Momentum yo-yos, youth thrills
August 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell reviews Day 5 of the Second Ashes Test at Lord’s, a game the English nearly pinched from the Aussies.
Almanac Cricket Competition: Name your First Test team for The Ashes
July 30, 2019 by 15 Comments
We’ve had the ‘name the Ashes squad competition’, now we’ve got the ‘name the First Test team’ competition. Roger Lowrey puts it out there to Almanackers to have a go. But be sure to read the fine print – it could make all the difference!
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