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July27

10 for 10

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No doubt suspicious of Martin’s glowing review of this one Archie has been checking up on him, but has found nothing with which to disagree

July12

Ken Farnes

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Two reviews from Archie this week, one is Ken Farnes’ autobiography, and the second a biography of the Essex and England paceman published 60 years after his death

July12

Tours and Tests

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Two reviews from Archie this week, one is Ken Farnes’ autobiography, and the second a biography of the Essex and England paceman published 60 years after his death

June21

Flannels on the Sward

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This week’s review strays a long way off the beaten track, but is of a much needed contribution to the literature of the game which, it would seem, is a decent read as well

June15

The Wrong Line

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Two reviews this week – the second is Archie’s look at a modern version of the tour account, a genre beloved of cricket tragics from years gone by