by Australian Cricket Society | Sep 8, 2020 | News
Our great friend CRAIG COOK lost his fight with cancer this week. He passed on September 7 surrounded by his family.He was always very humble about his achievements. One of his finest moments came as Carlton CC’s vice president when he lured Abdul Qadir to...
by Ken Piesse | Aug 22, 2020 | News
BOOK REVIEWIf not me, who? the story of Tony Greig the reluctant rebel by Andrew Murtagh Tony Greig was among the first millionaire cricketers, amiable, engaging, charismatic, a born leader.He was also a realist and when Ian Botham started his arresting rise towards...
by Ken Piesse | Jun 1, 2020 | News
It was January, 1983. Commentator Reds Perreira was on his way to Kensington Oval and was stopped at a pedestrian crossing by a friend, one of the most revered in West Indian cricket. Tapping on his car window, the man said: ‘Rebel team going to South Africa… do...
by Australian Cricket Society | Dec 27, 2019 | News
The Australian Cricket Society’s first New Year function Friday lunchtime, 6 March Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, 12 noon for 12.15 p.m. Members $80. Guests $90 A 2-course lunch & drinks Our first 2020 guest of honour is BEN OLIVER, Australian cricket’s new general...
by Ken Piesse | Oct 30, 2019 | News
The reunion of the 1969-70 Victorian team & launch of Bob’s Boys, Kelvin Club, Friday, October 25 Story by Keiran Croker Cricket lovers of a certain vintage will have vivid memories of the first time a Test match triple century was scored in Australia. Over...
by Australian Cricket Society | May 11, 2019 | News
Bob’s Boys, a reunion of the 1969-70 Victorian title winning Sheffield Shield team, Friday, 25 October, 2019, Kelvin Club, 12 noon for 12.15 pmJoin the legendary Bob Cowper and many of his team at a 50-year reunion of the 1969-70 Vics. Bob, 79, doesn’t make many...
