David Frith the living legend of cricket writing has released a selection of his finest work. CW has the pleasure of presenting a double review, and the exclusive of publishing an extract from the book.
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Henry Olonga’s autobiography has just been published and in this feature we look back at the 2003 World Cup, and the selfless gesture for which he will be remembered as long as the game is played.
Martin reviews Henry Olonga’s autobiography which gives an fascinating insight into his cricketing life in Zimbabwe.
In this feature we are privileged to be able to showcase the talents of Harold Larwood’s biographer, Duncan Hamilton, with two extracts from his latest book.
Another book rolls off the production line that should be in all cricket libraries. This weeks book is essential reading earning four and a half stars.
Cricket and Football, it sounds like the dream to the English section of our cricket web readers. Still in a World Cup year, there should be enough to keep us non soccer fans excited, in this new book.
In what is fast becoming the most popular feature in our cricket book section, here is another instalment of Martin’s review of latest releases and forthcoming titles.
In this feature we take a break from the sound of the Vuvuzelas and look back to a time when South Africa was a rather different place.
A new book from one of history’s greatest fast bowlers, and now one of the most astute commentators on the game, Martin had the chance to review Michael Holding’s latest effort.
Were India the best team in the world in the early 1970’s? In this feature Martin tells the story of their rapid rise to prominence after years of disappointment.