The anatomy of the pink ball
England’s series opener against the West Indies at Edgbaston will see the first use of a pink ball in a Test match in the UK. Alison Mitchell tells the story behind the newcomer’s construction…
Joining the Afghan party at Lord’s
On July 11, when Afghanistan played their first match at Lord’s, the Compton and Mound Stands – packed with Pashtun passion – were where the party was at. Continue reading Joining the Afghan party at Lord’s
Our home away from home
July 27 will see The Oval stage its 100th Test. In an article first published in issue 17 of The Nightwatchman (an Oval special), Michael Holding reflects on the socio-political dimensions of the West Indies win in 1976.
The importance of being Temba Bavuma
“Despite concentrated efforts in the past 24 years, cricket has not been a sport of choice among the black population of South Africa,” wrote Steven Brenkley in Wisden 2016. “Stars can change that; Rabada and Bavuma already have.” Continue reading The importance of being Temba Bavuma
The Cricket War
When The Cricket War was first published in 1993, the cover featured a black-and-white image of an early press conference … Continue reading The Cricket War
The Art of Female Captaincy
With the ICC Women’s World Cup little more than a week away, the skippers of the eight competing nations are making their final preparations. Continue reading The Art of Female Captaincy
England aim for glory in Champions Trophy
The Champions Trophy begins today and, to the slight bewilderment of anyone who has seen them play in a global 50-over tournament, England are favourites to clinch the crown. Continue reading England aim for glory in Champions Trophy
