March23

When the Worm Began to Turn

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After Gareth’s look at England’s drubbing in the Caribbean in 1985/86 Martin takes the story forward four years to, at last, some progress for a very different England team.

March20

Quaking in Their Boots

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David Gower’s tourists were pitted against a Caribbean team at the very height of its powers. Gareth examines the series and its effects on both teams, with the 5-0 scoreline heralding the end of an epoch for an unparalleled West Indies team moulded by Clive Lloyd in the Packer era.

March17

Celebrating Sachin

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This week Sachin finally reached the historic milestone of one hundred international centuries. To mark this I have gathered together some of my favourite quotes, both about him and from him.

March17

History in the making

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As Nottinghamshire County Cricket club make history by appointing the sport’s first female chief executive, Peter Blackburn talks to the ground-breaking decision makers and considers whether this marks the beginning of a change in the sports’ governance.

March13

Born to Runs

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Last Friday a universally popular cricketer announced his retirement from the International game. In this feature Martin pays his respects to Rahul Dravid.

February29

Hobart on Tuesday

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Virat Kohli’s remarkable innings against Sri Lanka on 28 February reminded me of another occasion, more than a quarter of a century ago, when India had an enjoyable trip to Tasmania.