Worth the wait
It took less than a couple of seconds for umpire Javed Akhtar to consider his verdict and answer Darren Gough’s … Continue reading Worth the wait
A grand day out
In 1988 Graeme Hick reached one of cricket’s rarest landmarks – 1,000 runs before the end of May. Thirty years … Continue reading A grand day out
Arlott, Swanton and the Soul of English Cricket
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
Wisden firsts
In its 155th edition, Wisden reaches another milestone with a picture of a woman cricketer on the cover for the … Continue reading Wisden firsts
Trouble in paradise
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
Guilty pleasures
Rob Smyth finds something comforting in the recurring nightmare of an England batting collapse Continue reading Guilty pleasures
Mind matters
Batting is not just hitting the ball, it also provides one of the sternest mental examinations in sport Continue reading Mind matters
