CRICKET BOOKS

This week we have a guest review from Gulu Ezekiel, who has been reading the latest book from a man whose writings were doubtless part of the reason for his taking up journalism as a career

One of cricket’s traditions is that all the game’s institutions have to have their histories chronicled in book form. This week David reviews the story of Test Match Special

Who would have thought it? Our man Archie thoroughly enjoying a book as contemporary as it is possible to get.

Something a little different this week, but according to Martin an excellent addition to the literature of the game.

Coffee table books on any subject have a tendency to be disappointing, so it seems that is not the right category in which to place the latest book to bear the MCC logo.

After 150 years Wisden now has an Indian cousin, but it seems as if the team that put it together have some work to do if it is to create a lasting impression.

There has been a steady flow of titles on the Ashes appearing in the last few months, but it seems as if Martin has found one that stands out from the crowd.

The seminal anthology of the work of one of one of the game’s best known writers has recently been re-released, together with a companion volume. This week David reviews both books.

David Mutton is too young to remember the days before the distinction between amateurs and professionals was abolished, but he seems to have enjoyed reading about the subject.

A good cricketing biography deals with rather more than runs, wickets and catches. Brian Halford’s life of Percy Jeeves passes that test with flying colours.