Stephen Fay and David Kynaston tell the story of the chronic crises and bitter disputes which threatened cricket after the war; and how John Arlott and E. W. (“Jim”) Swanton battled to save its soul. Continue reading Arlott, Swanton and the Soul of English Cricket
In its 155th edition, Wisden reaches another milestone with a picture of a woman cricketer on the cover for the … Continue reading Wisden firsts
Fifty years ago this month England were the midst of a tumultuous Test series against West Indies in the Caribbean. … Continue reading Trouble in paradise
Rob Smyth finds something comforting in the recurring nightmare of an England batting collapse Continue reading Guilty pleasures
Batting is not just hitting the ball, it also provides one of the sternest mental examinations in sport Continue reading Mind matters
By Phil Walker A peculiar mix of excitement and trepidation trailed the launch, in November, of the revived Wisden Cricket … Continue reading Reviving Wisden Cricket Monthly
By James Gingell Scyld Berry’s excellent book The Game of Life begins with a story about an English army officer … Continue reading Warner’s war and other Ashes clashes
