Those regular readers may notice that when reviewed, our winning book only received 4.5 stars. This occurred because there was an agreement between the staff that we would not award five stars, but this policy has since changed and there is no doubt that our winner is a five star book.
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.
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.
This week Martin provides a great list of the best books of 2009 and the ones we can expect in 2010. Next week Martin will unveil CWs Book of The Year
Can today’s England selectors learn anything from a match played almost 90 years ago? Martin believes so and in this feature explains why
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!
Reading a cricket book is meant to be an enjoyable and relaxing way of spending some leisure time.
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.
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.
A book collectors dream, a rare dust jacket, on a hard to find book. All it is missing is the signature of the “Iron Duke.”