Martin Chandler - ARTICLES

December28

Cricket Web Book of The Year 2009

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I bought this one for myself as a Christmas present, well, you should receive at least one gift you really want! So will make it part of my holiday reading.

December27

Shabash! Pakistan

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Kennington Oval, 17th August 1954. A great bowler surveys the scene of what was, perhaps, his greatest triumph. In this feature CricketWeb tells the story of a unique victory.

December14

The Rebel Tours

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Yet another hit for Martin, he seems to be only reviewing quality reads of late. I don’t know about the other readers of this section but I am struggling to keep up with all the titles I need to acquire!

November28

An Extraordinary July Day in Ulster

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Many feel that Cricket Ireland’s desire to obtain Test status is an unrealistic expectation but those who can recall a match at Sion Mills on July 2nd 1969 may not. In this feature Cricket Web looks back at a remarkable game of cricket.

November23

The Bodyline Hypocrisy

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A ‘Pom’ justifying Bodyline? I will have to read this one! The only thing that is stopping me from banning it from the site, is that I hold the opinion of Martin in high esteem.

October14

Better than Bradman?

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Of course not, but history cannot escape the fact that West Indian batsman Andy Ganteaume has a Test batting average that eclipses even The Don’s 99.94. In this feature Cricket Web looks at his story.