Three generations of the Tremlett family produced county cricketers, two of whom had brief international careers. In this feature Martin tells their story
Which batsmen were most successful at scoring in Test cricket when the need was most dire? Dave looks at those who scored at the most important times.
Simon Taufel gave up his white coat at an age when many Test match umpires have still not started their international careers which, given the universal acclaim his ability attracted, was a great pity. That said there is often a consolation to go with disappointment, and in this case it is that Taufel has more time than he might otherwise have to speak to the media, enabling us to catch up with him and chat about his career, his life and all things cricketing.
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
Most sportspeople get the chance to immediately put their mistakes right. Nobody remembers, for example, that the tennis player who surrenders a 40-0 lead as he or she serves for their first Grand Slam title, as long as they eventually overcome their opponent. Nor is it now relevant that a striker squanders a couple of […]
“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
On their 1998 Test tour of Pakistan, Australia overcame absent key players, recent failures in Asia and a talented opponent to record their first Test series triumph in the country since 1959.
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
Test cricket hasn’t always been a young man’s game, even in Australia, and in this feature Martin takes a look at the life and times of one of the oldest men to have appeared on the game’s biggest stage