Stuart Broad is one of the more controversial figures in the current England side. In this feature Martin explains where the combative personality comes from.
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Circumstances dictate that we will never know the answer to that question, but Martin believes he was a very special batsman indeed, and in this feature sets out to explain why
Once again it is time for Martin’s twice yearly look at forthcoming titles and, via the accompanying image, a reminder about a book any spare Christmas cash should be spent on
To mark the passage of more than twenty years since he had the pleasure of meeting him Martin tells the story of a true gentleman, Colin Cowdrey
We were concerned that this book might be all doom and gloom, but in truth it is more in the nature of a constructive warning, and something worth pondering over the long Christmas break
Neutrals always enjoy seeing the underdog triumph against the champion. In this feature Martin tells the story of a famous County Championship match in which David slew Goliath
As Australia take what looks like being an unassailable grip on the current Ashes series Martin tells the story of an unsung hero from their past
Did two cruel twists of fate rob Jeff and Simon Jones of their places amongst the giants of the game? In this feature Martin looks back on two sadly truncated careers.
After 24 years India’s favourite son has played his last Test and amidst emotional scenes almost left centre stage with a fairytale century. In this feature Martin recalls an old controversy
If Martin hopes that reviewing 100 books in one fell swoop will get him a lengthy vacation I fear he may be disappointed