In this feature Martin profiles Freddie Brown, the compatriot of Paddington Bear who led England to their first post war Test win over Australia, back in 1951
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It is some time since we had a five star review on CricketWeb, and it seems we will have to wait a little longer yet
We have an unwritten rule on the review team that anthologies, however good they may be should not get more than four stars, which gives the best indication there can be of how highly Martin rates this one
Here we have one for the historians amongst us, with a look at one of the many great characters that the Golden Age produced
Some books are aimed at a wide market, and others at just a few dedicated enthusiasts – this book most certainly falls into the latter category, but it seems likely its purchasers will be happy with their investment
“One of the most extraordinary men to have played Test cricket” is how Wisden described South Africa’s Bob Crisp. In this feature Martin tells the story
Ultra slim volumes of cricket literature can still be interesting, and this week Martin looks at a couple of new ones from David Battersby, the second being a look at Pakistan’s visit to England in 1978
Ultra slim volumes of cricket literature can still be interesting, and this week Martin looks at a couple of new ones from David Battersby, beginning with a look at a long forgotten ‘experiment’ from 1981 involving that summer’s Australian tourists
Not for the first time, and doubtless not the last either, Martin has been reviewing a book which, for at least part of its subject matter, looks at the 1932/33 Bodyline series
Ken ‘Slasher’ Mackay is not the most exciting player Australia has produced by any means, but today’s side would probably be glad of him. In this feature, with some help from CW’s esteemed elder statesman, Martin tells his story